Mercer county, ND

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Mercer County, North Dakota[edit | edit source]

Mercer County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,403. Its county seat is Stanton. The county was founded in 1875 and later organized in 1884. It is named after William Henry Mercer, a rancher who settled in the area in 1882.

Healthcare in Mercer County, North Dakota[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Mercer County, North Dakota is primarily provided by two main facilities: Sakakawea Medical Center and Knife River Care Center.

Sakakawea Medical Center[edit | edit source]

Sakakawea Medical Center is a critical access hospital located in Hazen, North Dakota. It provides a comprehensive range of healthcare services to the residents of Mercer County and surrounding areas. These services include emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, surgical services, radiology, laboratory, physical therapy, and more. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

Knife River Care Center[edit | edit source]

Knife River Care Center is a long-term care facility located in Beulah, North Dakota. It offers a variety of services including skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and memory care. The center is dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care to its residents. It is licensed by the North Dakota Department of Health and is a member of the North Dakota Long Term Care Association.

Health Statistics in Mercer County[edit | edit source]

According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Mercer County ranks 15th in health outcomes out of the 53 counties in North Dakota. The county has a lower premature death rate compared to the state average. However, the percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health is slightly higher than the state average.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Mercer County, North Dakota is well-served by Sakakawea Medical Center and Knife River Care Center. Both facilities are committed to providing high-quality care to the residents of the county. Despite some health challenges, Mercer County continues to strive for better health outcomes for its residents.

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Primary Care Mercer county, ND



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Placke Michelle 1942648878 F University Of Texas Medical School At Houston 2013 Family Practice Beulah ND 58523
Placke Michelle 1942648878 F University Of Texas Medical School At Houston 2013 Family Practice Hazen Memorial Hospital Hazen ND 58545
Ruffo Ann 1093249195 F Other 2019 Family Practice Beulah ND 58523
Ruffo Ann 1093249195 F Other 2019 Family Practice Hazen Memorial Hospital Hazen ND 58545
Zimmerman Rodney 1417149279 MD M University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine 1977 Family Practice 1312 Hwy 49 N Beulah ND 58523 7018734445
Zimmerman Rodney 1417149279 MD M University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine 1977 Family Practice 510 8th Ave Ne Hazen ND 58545 7017482256



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Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Erickson Donlyn 1285668814 M Northwestern College Of Chiropractic 1994 Chiropractic Beulah ND 58523
Huffman Lynn 1326591439 F Southern California College Of Optometry 2016 Optometry Beulah ND 58523
Baumberger Keri 1881112886 F Other 2017 Physician Assistant Hazen Memorial Hospital Hazen ND 58545


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