Lyon county, IA

Lyon County, Iowa

Lyon County is located in the northwestern corner of the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,745. The county seat is Rock Rapids. Lyon County is named in honor of Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon, who served in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. It is the most northwesterly county in Iowa, touching the borders of South Dakota and Minnesota.

Healthcare in Lyon County

Healthcare in Lyon County, Iowa, is primarily provided by two main facilities: Sanford Rock Rapids Medical Center and Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital.

Sanford Rock Rapids Medical Center

Sanford Rock Rapids Medical Center is a critical access hospital located in Rock Rapids, Iowa. It offers a wide range of healthcare services including emergency care, family medicine, and specialty care. The hospital is part of the larger Sanford Health network, which is one of the largest health systems in the United States.

Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital

Avera Merrill Pioneer Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Rock Rapids, Iowa. It provides a variety of services including emergency care, surgical services, and rehabilitation. The hospital is part of the Avera Health system, a regional healthcare network spanning five states.

Health Statistics

According to the Iowa Department of Public Health, Lyon County has a lower rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. The county also has a higher rate of individuals who have received their annual flu shot and a lower rate of obesity compared to the state average.

Public Health Initiatives

Lyon County Public Health provides a variety of services to the community including immunizations, health education, and disease prevention programs. The department also works closely with local healthcare providers to improve the overall health of the community.

See Also

• Healthcare in Iowa
• List of hospitals in Iowa
• Public health in the United States

External Links

• Lyon County Official Website
• Sanford Health Official Website
• Avera Health Official Website
  

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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Beckstrand Scott 1932173622		M	Sanford School Of Medicine Of University Of South Dakota	1998	Internal Medicine				Larchwood	IA	51241

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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Education	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Swayden Kelli 1932434065		F	University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal)	2009	Nurse Practitioner			100 Avera Medical Group Rock Rapids	Rock Rapids	IA	51246

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