Leflore county, MS
Leflore County, Mississippi[edit | edit source]
- Leflore County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 32,317. The county seat is Greenwood. The county is named for Choctaw leader Greenwood Leflore, who signed a treaty to cede his people's land to the United States in exchange for land in the West.
Healthcare in Leflore County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Leflore County is primarily provided by two main facilities: Greenwood Leflore Hospital and Life Help Mental Health Center.
Greenwood Leflore Hospital[edit | edit source]
- Greenwood Leflore Hospital is a 208-bed facility that serves approximately 150,000 people from Leflore County and surrounding areas. The hospital offers a wide range of services including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, surgery, and obstetrics. It also has a state-of-the-art radiology department and a comprehensive rehabilitation center.
Life Help Mental Health Center[edit | edit source]
- Life Help Mental Health Center is a community mental health center that provides a variety of services to individuals and families in Leflore County. These services include outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, case management, and psychiatric services. The center also offers specialized programs for children and adolescents, adults with serious mental illness, and individuals with substance use disorders.
Health Statistics in Leflore County[edit | edit source]
- According to the Mississippi State Department of Health, Leflore County has a higher rate of chronic diseases compared to the state average. The county has a higher percentage of adults with diabetes (16.4% vs. 13.6% statewide) and hypertension (44.1% vs. 40.8% statewide). The county also has a higher rate of infant mortality (12.6 per 1,000 live births vs. 8.6 statewide).
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Leflore County, Mississippi is a critical aspect of the community, with Greenwood Leflore Hospital and Life Help Mental Health Center providing essential services. However, the county faces significant health challenges, particularly in the areas of chronic disease and infant mortality. Efforts to improve health outcomes in the county must address these issues.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Leflore county, MS
Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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Martin Valencia 1215028287 | F | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine | 1983 | Family Practice | Greenwood | MS | 38930 | |||||
Mills Richard 1720001621 | M | Other | 2004 | Family Practice | Greenwood | MS | 38930 | |||||
Nause Charles 1154316008 | M | Other | 1983 | Family Practice | Greenwood | MS | 38930 | |||||
Neely Susan 1699765818 | MD | F | West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine | 1995 | Family Practice | Greenwood | MS | 38930 | ||||
Bell Sara 1871939652 | F | Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University | 2013 | Internal Medicine | Rm 442 | Greenwood | MS | 38930 | ||||
Wheeler Harold 1730270786 | M | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine | 1982 | Internal Medicine | Greenwood | MS | 38930 |
Leflore county, MS - Specialists
Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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Ellison Richard 1699781948 | MD | M | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine | 1988 | Diagnostic Radiology | Greenwood | MS | 38930 | ||||
Smyth Andrew 1982689816 | MD | M | State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine | 1988 | Diagnostic Radiology | Greenwood | MS | 38930 | ||||
Wineman Robert 1760690713 | M | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine | 2003 | Diagnostic Radiology | Greenwood | MS | 38930 | |||||
White Allison 1760559751 | M | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine | 1969 | Nephrology | Greenwood | MS | 38930 |
Allied healthcare providers
Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Education | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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Evans Kathryn 1528434214 | F | Other | 2015 | Nurse Practitioner | Fl 2 | Greenwood | MS | 38930 | 8624558058 | |||
Mullins Tracey 1487613774 | F | Other | 1996 | Nurse Practitioner | Greenwood | MS | 38930 | |||||
Narmour Carrie 1477007763 | F | Other | 2016 | Nurse Practitioner | Greenwood | MS | 38930 | |||||
Wordlaw Lease 1578923454 | F | Other | 2015 | Nurse Practitioner | Dr. Arenia C. Mallory Community Health Center Inc | Greenwood | MS | 38930 | ||||
Wright-mckinney Daphne 1841728292 | F | Other | 2015 | Nurse Practitioner | Greenwood | MS | 38930 | |||||
Magee Preslee 1023460326 | F | Other | 2016 | Optometry | Greenwood | MS | 38930 | |||||
Fair Kathryn 1154558807 | F | Other | 2009 | Physical Therapy | Greenwood | MS | 38930 | |||||
Harris Amanda 1073500054 | PT | F | Other | 2003 | Physical Therapy | Greenwood | MS | 38930 | ||||
Walker Robert 1467740563 | M | Other | 2011 | Physical Therapy | Suite B | Greenwood | MS | 38930 |
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