Leslie county, KY

Leslie County, Kentucky

Leslie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,310. Its county seat is Hyden. Leslie is a prohibition or dry county.

Healthcare in Leslie County, Kentucky

Healthcare in Leslie County, Kentucky is primarily provided by a mix of public and private entities. These include hospitals, clinics, and individual healthcare providers. The county's healthcare system is designed to meet the needs of its residents, providing services ranging from preventive care to emergency services.

Mary Breckinridge Hospital

Mary Breckinridge Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Hyden, Kentucky, in Leslie County. The hospital is part of the Frontier Nursing University and is named after Mary Breckinridge, a nurse-midwife who founded the Frontier Nursing Service in 1925. The hospital provides a range of services including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, and specialty clinics.

Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky

Primary Care Centers of Eastern Kentucky is a network of healthcare facilities providing primary care services to the residents of Leslie County and surrounding areas. The centers offer a range of services including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, women's health, and behavioral health services.

Leslie County Health Department

The Leslie County Health Department is a public health agency providing a variety of health services to the residents of Leslie County. These services include immunizations, health education, disease prevention, and environmental health services.

Health Statistics

According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, Leslie County has a higher rate of heart disease and diabetes compared to the state average. The county also has a higher percentage of adults who smoke and a lower percentage of adults who engage in physical activity compared to the state average.

Conclusion

Healthcare in Leslie County, Kentucky is provided by a variety of entities, each playing a crucial role in maintaining the health and well-being of the county's residents. Despite the challenges, these organizations continue to strive to provide quality healthcare services to meet the needs of the community.

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Allied healthcare providers

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Education	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Couch Ryan 1851808919		M	Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department	2017	Nurse Practitioner				Hyden	KY	41749
Fugate Kristen 1033731419		F	Other	2020	Nurse Practitioner				Hyden	KY	41749
Thomas Amye 1295406494		F	Other	2021	Nurse Practitioner				Hyden	KY	41749

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