McCracken county, KY

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McCracken County, Kentucky[edit | edit source]

  • McCracken County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kentucky. As of the 2010 census, the population was 65,565. The county seat is Paducah. McCracken County was founded in 1825, from Hickman County and was named for Captain Virgil McCracken of Woodford County, Kentucky, who was killed in the Battle of Frenchtown during the War of 1812.

Healthcare in McCracken County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in McCracken County. The county is home to several well-known healthcare facilities that provide a wide range of services to residents.

Baptist Health Paducah[edit | edit source]

  • Baptist Health Paducah is a 373-bed acute and skilled care facility. It offers a full range of healthcare services including emergency services, cardiology services, orthopedics, obstetrics, neurology, oncology, and rehabilitation services. The hospital is also a major employer in the county.

Lourdes Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Lourdes Hospital is a 45-bed community hospital that provides a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and a wide range of specialty services. The hospital is part of the Mercy Health system, one of the largest Catholic health systems in the country.

Paducah VA Clinic[edit | edit source]

  • The Paducah VA Clinic is a part of the VA Tennessee Valley Healthcare System. It provides primary care, mental health services, and specialty care services to veterans in the McCracken County area.

Health Statistics in McCracken County[edit | edit source]

  • According to the Kentucky Department for Public Health, McCracken County has a higher rate of heart disease and stroke than the state average. The county also has a higher rate of smoking and obesity, which are both risk factors for these conditions.
  • In terms of access to care, McCracken County has a higher number of primary care physicians and dentists per capita than the state average. However, the county has a lower rate of mental health providers.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in McCracken County is provided by a variety of facilities, each offering a range of services to meet the needs of the community. Despite the presence of these facilities, the county faces health challenges similar to those seen in other parts of the state and country. Efforts to improve health outcomes in the county are ongoing and involve a collaborative approach among healthcare providers, public health officials, and community organizations.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care McCracken county, KY



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Leslie Shanna 1730278920 F University Of Louisville School Of Medicine 2004 Family Practice 225 Medical Ctr Dr Suite 304 Paducah KY 42003 2705385596
Perez-lopez Edwin 1447272299 MD M University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine 2002 Family Practice 1530 Lone Oak Rd Paducah KY 42003 2704442444
Pittard Joseph 1629147574 M University Of Louisville School Of Medicine 1983 General Practice Paducah KY 42003
Lorch Jason 1649265109 M Other 1998 Internal Medicine 3131 Parisa Dr Paducah KY 42003 2704448000
Purvis Melissa 1710144746 F George Washington University School Of Medicine 2007 Internal Medicine 1530 Lone Oak Rd Paducah KY 42003 2704442444
Tinsley Allen 1508935446 M University Of Louisville School Of Medicine 1986 Internal Medicine Pediatric Medicine Paducah KY 42001
Tinsley Allen 1508935446 M University Of Louisville School Of Medicine 1986 Internal Medicine Pediatric Medicine Paducah KY 42003



McCracken county, KY - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Cohen Irwin 1376547711 M University Of Louisville School Of Medicine 1990 Addiction Medicine Paducah KY 42001
Asante Tony 1083078752 M Other 2004 Anesthesiology Paducah KY 42001
Barnett Katie 1043620248 F University Of Louisville School Of Medicine 2014 Anesthesiology Suite 405 Paducah KY 42003
Mcelroy Bradley 1043248636 MD M University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine 1984 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Internal Medicine Paducah KY 42003
Thomas Jennifer 1346355450 F Other 2006 Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (Cns) Suite 202 Paducah KY 42003
Duncan Vernon 1487606984 MD M Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine 1991 Diagnostic Radiology Paducah KY 42003
Adams Robert 1922760073 M Other 2010 Hospitalist Paducah KY 42003
Hogancamp William 1164432613 MD M University Of Louisville School Of Medicine 1991 Neurology Suite 150 Paducah KY 42003
John Grubbs 1710077110 M University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine 1978 Neurology 2605 Kentucky Ave Paducah KY 42003 2704414700
Patel Shiraz 1699759449 M Other 1993 Orthopedic Surgery Paducah KY 42001

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Beaudrie Leslie 1619580420 F Other 2020 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Suite 405 Paducah KY 42003
Richards Katharine 1578016499 F Other 1985 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) 225 Medical Ctr Dr Suite 405 Paducah KY 42003 2704414750
Stewart Julie 1780759480 F Other 2006 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Paducah KY 42003
Whitman Steven 1497053607 M Other 2010 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Suite 405 Paducah KY 42003
Sparks Rodney 1316098601 DC M Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport 1999 Chiropractic Suite 6 Paducah KY 42003
Wallis Matthew 1851499388 DC M Life Chiropractic College 1998 Chiropractic Suite A Paducah KY 42001
Wilson Lauradell 1346675337 F Other 2013 Chiropractic Paducah KY 42001
Quint Natalie 1902969165 F Other 2002 Clinical Social Worker Suite 9 Paducah KY 42001
Chen Candice 1881990901 F Other 2015 Nurse Practitioner 2425 New Holt Rd Paducah KY 42001 2704414850
Clark Valerie 1679941579 F Other 2013 Nurse Practitioner Suite 304 Paducah KY 42003

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