Mercer county, ND
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[edit source]
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 |
Mercer county, ND - Specialists
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Allied healthcare providers
| 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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