Lincoln county, ID

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Lincoln County, Idaho[edit | edit source]

Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,208. The county seat and largest city is Shoshone. The county was established in 1895 and named after President Abraham Lincoln. The county is part of the Hailey, ID Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Healthcare in Lincoln County, Idaho[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Lincoln County, Idaho is primarily provided by two main facilities: St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center and Minidoka Memorial Hospital.

St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center[edit | edit source]

St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in Ketchum, Idaho. It offers a variety of services including emergency care, orthopedics, surgical services, and women's health. The hospital is part of the larger St. Luke's Health System, which operates hospitals and clinics across Idaho.

Minidoka Memorial Hospital[edit | edit source]

Minidoka Memorial Hospital is a 17-bed critical access hospital located in Rupert, Idaho. It provides a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, radiology, and rehabilitation. The hospital is part of the Minidoka County healthcare system.

Health Statistics in Lincoln County, Idaho[edit | edit source]

According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Lincoln County has a lower rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. In 2019, the uninsured rate in Lincoln County was 11.2%, compared to the state average of 11.4%.

The county also has a lower rate of hospitalizations per 1,000 population compared to the state average. In 2019, there were 64.2 hospitalizations per 1,000 population in Lincoln County, compared to the state average of 66.9.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Lincoln County, Idaho is primarily provided by two main facilities, St. Luke's Wood River Medical Center and Minidoka Memorial Hospital. The county has a lower rate of uninsured individuals and hospitalizations compared to the state average, indicating a relatively high level of access to healthcare services.

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Kent Matthew 1487648952 OD M Pacific University - College Of Optometry 2005 Optometry Shoshone ID 83352


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