McDowell county, NC
McDowell County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]
- McDowell County, North Carolina is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 44,996. Its county seat is Marion. McDowell County comprises the Marion, NC Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Asheville-Buncombe-Henderson-Marion Combined Statistical Area.
Healthcare in McDowell County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in McDowell County is primarily provided by two main facilities: McDowell Hospital and Freedom Life Ministries.
McDowell Hospital[edit | edit source]
- McDowell Hospital is a not-for-profit community hospital serving McDowell County. The hospital is licensed for 65 beds and has about 440 employees, including more than 120 registered nurses. McDowell Hospital offers a variety of services including Maternity Care, Surgical Services, Rehabilitation Therapy, and Emergency Services.
Freedom Life Ministries[edit | edit source]
- Freedom Life Ministries is a faith-based organization that provides free healthcare services to the uninsured and underinsured residents of McDowell County. The organization operates a free clinic that offers primary care services, dental care, mental health counseling, and prescription assistance.
Health Statistics in McDowell County[edit | edit source]
- According to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, McDowell County has a higher rate of diabetes and heart disease compared to the state average. The county also has a higher percentage of adults who smoke and a lower percentage of adults who meet physical activity guidelines.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- While McDowell County faces health challenges, the presence of healthcare facilities like McDowell Hospital and Freedom Life Ministries ensures that residents have access to necessary care. Efforts are ongoing to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in the county.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care McDowell county, NC
McDowell county, NC - Specialists
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins Oscar 1598761603 | MD | M | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine | 1986 | Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) | Internal Medicine | Marion | NC | 28752 | |||
| Sheri Fleeman 1417994757 | MD | F | Emory University School Of Medicine | 1996 | Diagnostic Radiology | 260 Hospital Dr | Brevard | NC | 28752 | 8008414236 | ||
| Roddenberry Robert 1952691891 | M | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine | 2011 | General Surgery | Marion | NC | 28752 | |||||
| Matthew Young 1508817362 | MD | M | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine | 2000 | Urology | 509 Biltmore Ave | Asheville | NC | 28761 | 8282132325 |
Allied healthcare providers
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Education | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loyall Mary 1154523546 | F | Other | 2007 | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) | Marion | NC | 28752 | |||||
| Burgin Carter 1760568091 | F | Life Chiropractic College | 1989 | Chiropractic | Suite B | Marion | NC | 28752 | ||||
| Dana Marie Frye Moretz 1356758890 | F | Other | 2014 | Nurse Practitioner | 767 W 1st St | Newton | NC | 28752 | 8284653928 | |||
| Davenport Wesley 1225682511 | M | Other | 2019 | Nurse Practitioner | Marion | NC | 28752 | |||||
| Dineen Philip 1972974988 | M | Other | 2015 | Nurse Practitioner | D | Marion | NC | 28752 | ||||
| Hicks Angela 1568157493 | F | Other | 2023 | Nurse Practitioner | Nebo | NC | 28761 | |||||
| Raffield Ruth 1740272558 | F | Other | 1999 | Nurse Practitioner | D | Marion | NC | 28752 | ||||
| Turner Maura 1134831274 | F | Other | 2022 | Nurse Practitioner | Marion | NC | 28752 | |||||
| Shelton Briana 1144223504 | F | Other | 2001 | Optometry | Suite 4 | Marion | NC | 28752 | ||||
| Goodfred Adrienne 1114173382 | F | Other | 2007 | Physical Therapy | Suite 3 | Marion | NC | 28752 |
| North Carolina Physician / Provider Directory | ||
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| Primary Care | Providing comprehensive primary care including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics | 
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| 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 | |
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