Limestone county, TX
Limestone County, Texas[edit | edit source]
- Limestone County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 23,384. Its county seat is Groesbeck. The county was created in 1846.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Limestone County is located in the Blackland Prairies region of Texas, which consists of gently to moderately sloping terrain. The county is drained by the Navasota and Brazos rivers.
History[edit | edit source]
- The county was created in 1846 from Robertson County and named after a creek that runs through it, which contains significant amounts of limestone.
Healthcare in Limestone County, Texas[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Limestone County is primarily provided by two main facilities: Limestone Medical Center and Mexia State Supported Living Center.
Limestone Medical Center[edit | edit source]
- Limestone Medical Center is a critical access hospital located in Groesbeck, Texas. It provides a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services. The hospital is equipped with 20 beds and is accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Mexia State Supported Living Center[edit | edit source]
- Mexia State Supported Living Center, located in Mexia, Texas, is one of 13 state-supported living centers in the state. It provides residential services and support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The center is operated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
Public Health Issues[edit | edit source]
- Like many rural counties in Texas, Limestone County faces several public health challenges. These include a higher than average rate of uninsured residents, limited access to primary care providers, and a high prevalence of chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Despite these challenges, Limestone County continues to strive to provide quality healthcare services to its residents. Through the efforts of local healthcare providers and the support of state and federal programs, the county is working to improve the health and well-being of its community.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Limestone county, TX
Limestone county, TX - Specialists
Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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Ashley Ian 1699798447 | MD | M | Baylor College Of Medicine | 1996 | Emergency Medicine | Groesbeck | TX | 76642 | ||||
Myers Mitchell 1508398918 | M | Other | 2017 | Orthopedic Surgery | Mexia | TX | 76667 |
Allied healthcare providers
Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Education | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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Getlan Brett 1457828485 | M | Other | 1988 | Chiropractic | 625 Mcclintic Dr | Groesbeck | TX | 76642 | 2547294322 | |||
Mcgowan Pamala 1962019653 | F | Other | 2022 | Nurse Practitioner | Mexia | TX | 76667 |
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