Letcher county, KY

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Letcher County, KY[edit | edit source]

  • Letcher County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 24,519. Its county seat is Whitesburg. The county was formed in 1842 and is named for Robert P. Letcher, Governor of Kentucky from 1840 to 1844.

Healthcare in Letcher County, KY[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Letcher County, KY is provided by a mix of hospitals, clinics, and private practices. The county is served by several healthcare facilities, including the Whitesburg ARH Hospital and Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation.

Whitesburg ARH Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Whitesburg ARH Hospital is a not-for-profit, 90-bed hospital located in Whitesburg, KY. It is part of the Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) system, a provider of healthcare in the rural areas of Kentucky and West Virginia. The hospital offers a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and diagnostic imaging.

Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation[edit | edit source]

  • Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation (MCHC) is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive primary care services to residents of Letcher County and surrounding areas. MCHC operates several clinics in the county, offering services such as family medicine, dental care, and behavioral health services.

Health Statistics in Letcher County, KY[edit | edit source]

  • According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Letcher County ranks 115th out of 120 counties in Kentucky for overall health outcomes. The county has a higher than average rate of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity. The county also has a higher than average rate of uninsured individuals.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • While Letcher County, KY faces several health challenges, it is served by several healthcare facilities that are committed to improving the health of the community. Both Whitesburg ARH Hospital and Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation provide a range of services to meet the healthcare needs of residents.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Letcher county, KY



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Collins William 1174525836 MD M University Of Louisville School Of Medicine 1986 Family Practice Whitesburg KY 41858
Mcdougal Shane 1104871862 MD M University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine 2000 Family Practice Whitesburg KY 41858
Nichols Charles 1942231477 MD M University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine 1971 Family Practice 3495 Hwy 15 Whitesburg KY 41858 6064325660
Hall-slone April 1124066949 DO F University Of Pikeville, Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Med 2003 Internal Medicine Whitesburg KY 41858
Hanna Salem 1992750665 MD M Other 1987 Internal Medicine Whitesburg KY 41858
Jonathan Piercy 1790752368 MD M University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine 2002 Internal Medicine 37 Ball Park Rd Harlan KY 41858
Vaccaro Jr Paul 1144284365 M Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1989 Pediatric Medicine Whitesburg KY 41858



Letcher county, KY - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Campbell Dustin 1982858973 M University Of Louisville School Of Medicine 2008 General Surgery Whitesburg KY 41858



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Honeycutt Laci 1104578616 F Other 2021 Nurse Practitioner Whitesburg KY 41858
Johnson Linda 1093853863 F Other 2021 Optometry 19 Solomon Rd Whitesburg KY 41858 6066334481
Hillary Campbell 1518330596 F Other 2015 Physician Assistant 200 Medical Ctr Dr Hazard KY 41858 6064877510


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