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
Cook Kenneth 1720169501 M Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery 1977 Family Practice 225 Medical Ctr Dr Suite 208c Paducah KY 42003 2704414144
Horn Frances 1154313120 DO F Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine 1996 Family Practice Paducah KY 42003
Leslie Darrell 1588741755 M University Of Louisville School Of Medicine 2004 Family Practice 225 Medical Ctr Dr Suite 304 Paducah KY 42003 2705385596
Martin Aribbe 1437210499 F University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine 1998 Family Practice Paducah KY 42001
Mehrotra Sunny 1194103986 M Other 2014 Family Practice Paducah KY 42003
Moore Jonathan 1780095729 M University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine 2014 Family Practice Paducah KY 42003
Perez-lopez Edwin 1447272299 MD M University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine 2002 Family Practice 1530 Lone Oak Rd Paducah KY 42003 2704442444
Stewart Marissa 1316258437 F University Of Louisville School Of Medicine 2010 Family Practice 1530 Lone Oak Rd Paducah KY 42003 2704442444
Thompson Samuel 1710483516 M University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine 2021 Family Practice INTERNAL MEDICINE 2425 New Holt Rd Paducah KY 42001 2704414850
Turnbo James 1750483822 MD M University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine 1997 Family Practice 2331 New Holt Rd Paducah KY 42001 2704414777

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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
Rankin Bradley 1457355893 M University Of Tennessee, Hsc, College Of Medicine 1983 Allergy/immunology Paducah KY 42003
Jackson Lauren 1447493119 F University Of Louisville School Of Medicine 2009 Anesthesiology Paducah KY 42003
Lindsley Brent 1386089324 M Other 2013 Anesthesiology Suite 405 Paducah KY 42003
Mcgregor Jonathan 1518120088 M University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine 2007 Anesthesiology Paducah KY 42003
Hogancamp Charles 1609989698 M University Of Louisville School Of Medicine 1980 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Internal Medicine Suite 301 Paducah KY 42003
Lea Brian 1962665364 M University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine 2007 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Paducah KY 42003
Saxon David 1679924443 M University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine 2016 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Suite 301 Paducah KY 42003
Kenter Robert 1194795542 M Other 1999 Emergency Medicine Paducah KY 42003
Wiggins Andrew 1629212725 M Other 2009 Emergency Medicine Paducah KY 42003

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Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Deborah Welsh 1851631410 F Other 2009 Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist (Cns) 2605 Kentucky Ave Paducah KY 42003 2704414700
Carroll William 1548937733 M Other 2021 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Paducah KY 42003
Edwards-king Brittany 1386190742 F Other 2016 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Suite 405 Paducah KY 42003
Jennings Maria 1285786285 CNA F Other 2016 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Suite 405 Paducah KY 42003
Mcmurray Morris 1477147429 M 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
Stapleton Ben 1992396675 M Other 2020 Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) Suite 405 Paducah KY 42003
Canter Jamie 1447365093 DC M Other 2004 Chiropractic Suite 6 Paducah KY 42003
Epstein Charles 1316948839 M Chiropractic Institute Of New York 1957 Chiropractic Paducah KY 42001
Kahre Travis 1700960317 DC M Logan College Of Chiropractic 2003 Chiropractic Suite 104 Paducah KY 42003

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