Macon county, NC
From WikiMD's Food, Medicine & Wellness Encyclopedia
Macon County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]
- Macon County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 33,922. Its county seat is Franklin. Macon County is situated in the Appalachian Mountains, in the western part of the state. The county was formed in 1828 from the western part of Haywood County. It was named for Nathaniel Macon, who represented North Carolina in the United States House of Representatives from 1791 to 1815, and in the United States Senate from 1815 to 1828.
Healthcare in Macon County, NC[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Macon County, North Carolina is provided by a variety of facilities and services. These include hospitals, clinics, and specialized healthcare centers.
Hospitals[edit | edit source]
- Angel Medical Center is a critical access hospital in Franklin, the county seat of Macon County. It is part of the Mission Health System and provides a range of services including emergency care, surgery, maternity care, and outpatient services.
Clinics[edit | edit source]
- There are several clinics in Macon County that provide primary care, urgent care, and specialty services. These include the Macon County Public Health Center, which offers a variety of public health services, and the Franklin Health and Fitness, a wellness center that provides fitness and wellness programs.
Specialized Healthcare Centers[edit | edit source]
- Macon County is also home to several specialized healthcare centers. The Smoky Mountain Mental Health provides mental health services, while the Appalachian Community Services offers substance abuse treatment and services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Health Statistics[edit | edit source]
- According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Macon County ranks 58th out of 100 counties in North Carolina for overall health outcomes. The county has a lower than average rate of premature death, with 7,300 years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 population, compared to the North Carolina average of 7,700.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Macon County, North Carolina is comprehensive, with a variety of facilities and services available to residents. From hospitals and clinics to specialized healthcare centers, the county is well-equipped to meet the health needs of its population.
WikiMD's DocFinder
Need helping finding a doctor or specialist in the United States? WikiMD can help with over 1 million healthcare providers in all the states and territories encompassing both the primary care and specialist providers. Try the WikiMD's DocFinder.
Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Macon county, NC
Macon county, NC - Specialists
Allied healthcare providers
| North Carolina Physician / Provider Directory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Primary Care | Providing comprehensive primary care including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics | 
|
| 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 North Carolina | |
| World Directory | Explore doctors across the US with WikiMD's DocFinder or global healthcare facilities with the World Directory of Healthsites | |
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
