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 |
| Kentucky Physician / Provider Directory | ||
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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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