Mineral county, NV

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Mineral County, Nevada[edit | edit source]

Mineral County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nevada. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,772, making it the fourth-least populous county in Nevada. Its county seat is Hawthorne. Mineral County was carved out of Esmeralda County in 1911 shortly after the county seat of Esmeralda was moved to Goldfield in 1907. Its name came from the surrounding area, which is rich in minerals and mineral deposits.

Healthcare in Mineral County[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Mineral County, Nevada is primarily provided by two main facilities: Mount Grant General Hospital and Hawthorne Army Depot.

Mount Grant General Hospital[edit | edit source]

Mount Grant General Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Hawthorne, Nevada. It was established in 1969 and has been serving the healthcare needs of Mineral County residents and visitors ever since. The hospital provides a wide range of services including emergency care, inpatient care, outpatient services, and long-term care.

The hospital is equipped with 15 acute care beds and 24-hour emergency services. It also offers a variety of specialty clinics such as cardiology, orthopedics, and general surgery. The hospital's mission is to provide high-quality healthcare services to meet the needs of the community.

Hawthorne Army Depot[edit | edit source]

Hawthorne Army Depot (HWAD) is a U.S. Army ammunition storage depot located near the town of Hawthorne in western Nevada in the United States. It is directly south of Walker Lake. The depot covers 147,000 acres or 226 sq. miles and has 600,000 square feet storage space in 2,427 bunkers.

While not a traditional healthcare facility, the Hawthorne Army Depot does have a medical clinic that provides basic healthcare services to the military personnel stationed there. The clinic is staffed by military healthcare professionals and offers services such as routine check-ups, minor surgeries, and emergency medical care.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Mineral County, Nevada, though limited, is essential to the residents and military personnel in the area. The two main healthcare facilities, Mount Grant General Hospital and Hawthorne Army Depot, provide a range of services to meet the healthcare needs of the community. Despite the county's small population, these facilities play a crucial role in maintaining the health and well-being of the community.

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