Limestone county, AL
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Limestone County, Alabama[edit | edit source]
- Limestone County is located in the northern part of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, the county's population was approximately 98,915. The county seat is Athens. The county was named after Limestone Creek, a local stream. Limestone County is part of the Huntsville-Decatur-Albertville, AL Combined Statistical Area.
Healthcare in Limestone County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Limestone County, with several notable healthcare facilities providing services to the residents.
Athens-Limestone Hospital[edit | edit source]
- Athens-Limestone Hospital is a community hospital that provides general medical and surgical care for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency room patients. The hospital features 101 beds and offers a range of services including diagnostic imaging, laboratory, pharmacy, and more.
Limestone Health Facility[edit | edit source]
- Limestone Health Facility is a skilled nursing home in Athens, Alabama. It provides long-term care and short-term rehabilitation for seniors. The facility has 170 certified beds and is Medicare and Medicaid certified.
Family Health Clinic of Athens[edit | edit source]
- Family Health Clinic of Athens is a primary care clinic that provides comprehensive healthcare services to patients of all ages. The clinic offers preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute illness treatment.
Health Statistics in Limestone County[edit | edit source]
- According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, Limestone County has a lower rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. The county also has a higher rate of individuals with a regular primary care physician.
- The leading causes of death in Limestone County are heart disease, cancer, and chronic lower respiratory diseases, similar to the rest of Alabama. The county has made significant strides in reducing the rates of premature death, and the percentage of adults reporting fair or poor health is lower than the state average.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Limestone County, Alabama, is well-served by a variety of facilities, from hospitals to nursing homes and clinics. These facilities, along with the county's health statistics, reflect the commitment to providing quality healthcare to all residents.
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| 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 Alabama | |
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