Mineral county, CO

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Mineral County, Colorado[edit | edit source]

Mineral County is one of the 64 counties in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 712, making it the second-least populous county in Colorado, behind San Juan County. The county seat and only incorporated municipality in the county is Creede. Mineral County is named for the many valuable minerals found in the mountains and streams of the area.

Healthcare in Mineral County[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Mineral County, Colorado is primarily provided by the Mineral County Memorial Hospital and a number of private practices. The county's healthcare system is designed to meet the needs of its residents, providing both emergency and routine medical services.

Mineral County Memorial Hospital[edit | edit source]

Mineral County Memorial Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Creede, Colorado. It is the only hospital in Mineral County and serves as the primary healthcare provider for the county's residents. The hospital offers a range of services including emergency care, inpatient care, outpatient services, and diagnostic imaging.

The hospital is staffed by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to providing high-quality care to the residents of Mineral County. The hospital also works closely with other healthcare providers in the region to ensure that patients have access to specialized care when needed.

Private Practices[edit | edit source]

In addition to the hospital, there are a number of private practices in Mineral County that provide a range of healthcare services. These include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and specialty care.

Some of the well-known private practices in Mineral County include the Creede Family Practice, which provides comprehensive healthcare services to individuals and families in the county, and the Silver Thread Public Health District, which offers a range of public health services including immunizations, health education, and disease prevention programs.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Mineral County, Colorado is comprehensive and designed to meet the needs of its residents. With a critical access hospital and a number of private practices, residents have access to a range of healthcare services. The healthcare providers in the county are committed to providing high-quality care and work closely with other providers in the region to ensure that patients have access to specialized care when needed.

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