Leslie county, KY
Leslie County, Kentucky[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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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| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Education | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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| 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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| Primary Care | Providing comprehensive primary care including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics | 
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| Specialists | A full spectrum from Addiction Medicine to Urology, representing diverse specialties | |
| Surgeons | Expertise across disciplines including Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and more | |
| Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
| Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in Kentucky | |
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