McDowell county, WV

McDowell County, West Virginia

• McDowell County, West Virginia is a county located in the U.S. state of West Virginia. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 22,113. Its county seat is Welch. McDowell county is the southernmost county in the state. It was created in 1858 by the Virginia General Assembly and named for Virginia Governor James McDowell.

Healthcare in McDowell County

• Healthcare in McDowell County, West Virginia is a critical aspect of the county's infrastructure. The county is served by several healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and specialized healthcare centers.

Welch Community Hospital

• Welch Community Hospital is a general medical and surgical facility located in Welch, the county seat of McDowell County. It provides emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic radiology, and a wide range of other inpatient and outpatient medical services.

McDowell ARH Hospital

• McDowell ARH Hospital is another significant healthcare provider in the county. It is part of the Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH) system, a not-for-profit health system serving Eastern Kentucky and Southern West Virginia. The hospital offers a variety of services, including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, and specialty medical services.

Tug River Health Association

• The Tug River Health Association operates several clinics throughout McDowell County. These clinics provide primary care services, including family medicine, pediatrics, and women's health services. They also offer dental services and behavioral health services.

Health Statistics

• According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, McDowell County ranks last in West Virginia for health outcomes, which measure how long people live and how healthy people feel. The county's high rates of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity contribute to this ranking. Additionally, McDowell County has a higher rate of people under the age of 65 without health insurance compared to the state average.

Conclusion

• While McDowell County faces significant health challenges, the healthcare facilities in the county are committed to improving the health and well-being of the community. Through their services, they aim to address the health needs of the county's residents and contribute to the overall improvement of health outcomes in the region.
  

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Primary Care McDowell county, WV

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Muscari Michael 1528170438	DO	M	West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine	1984	Family Practice		19771 Coal Heritage Rd		Welch	WV	24801	3044362629
Salyers James 1093196883		M	West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine	2015	Family Practice				Welch	WV	24801

McDowell county, WV - Specialists

• Addiction medicine doctors
• Advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologists
• Allergy/immunology doctors
• Anesthesiologists
• Cardiac electrophysiologists
• Cardiologists
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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
James Watson 1841322179	MD	M	University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine	2002	Diagnostic Radiology		2900 1st Ave		Huntington	WV	24801	3045261140
Cowans Rodney 1306803374	MD	M	Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine	1992	Emergency Medicine	Family Practice			Welch	WV	24801

Allied healthcare providers

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Education	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Blevins Julia 1255059796		F	Other	2022	Nurse Practitioner				Welch	WV	24801
Estep Sandra 1184705816	NP	F	Other	1999	Nurse Practitioner			Rm 1344	Bradshaw	WV	24817	3049677682
Green Dorothy 1487176517		F	Other	2016	Nurse Practitioner				Welch	WV	24801

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