Mitchell county, NC
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Mitchell County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]
- Mitchell County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,579. Its county seat is Bakersville. The county is named after Elisha Mitchell, a professor at the University of North Carolina, who was the first European to explore the Black Mountain (North Carolina) area.
Healthcare in Mitchell County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Mitchell County, North Carolina is primarily provided by two main facilities: Blue Ridge Regional Hospital and Bakersville Community Health Center.
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital[edit | edit source]
- Blue Ridge Regional Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. It is a part of the Mission Health System, which is an operating division of HCA Healthcare. The hospital provides a variety of services including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient care, diagnostic imaging, community outreach, and health education programs.
- The hospital has 25 beds and offers comprehensive services including cardiology, orthopedics, obstetrics and gynecology, and emergency medicine. The hospital also has a strong focus on community health and offers various programs and services to improve the health and well-being of the residents of Mitchell County.
Bakersville Community Health Center[edit | edit source]
- Bakersville Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Bakersville, North Carolina. The health center provides comprehensive primary care services to the residents of Mitchell County regardless of their ability to pay.
- The services offered by the health center include family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, and dental care. The health center also offers a sliding fee scale to patients based on their income and family size.
Health Statistics in Mitchell County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]
- According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Mitchell County ranks 57th out of 100 counties in North Carolina for overall health outcomes. The county has a higher than average rate of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity compared to the state average.
- The county also has a higher than average rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. However, the county has a lower than average rate of preventable hospital stays and a higher than average rate of mammography screening.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Mitchell County, North Carolina is provided by a variety of facilities and services. The county's healthcare system is focused on providing comprehensive care to all residents, regardless of their ability to pay. Despite facing challenges such as high rates of uninsured individuals and higher than average rates of unhealthy behaviors, the county is committed to improving the health and well-being of its residents.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Mitchell county, NC
Mitchell county, NC - Specialists
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Gabriel 1720304280 | M | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine | 2010 | Emergency Medicine | Spruce Pine | NC | 28777 | |||||
| Rihter Sasha 1093166753 | F | West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine | 2019 | Emergency Medicine | Spruce Pine | NC | 28777 | |||||
| Rotter Zachary 1124510367 | M | Toledo Medical College | 2018 | Emergency Medicine | Spruce Pine | NC | 28777 | |||||
| Zivony Adam 1972717171 | M | Oregon Health Sciences University School Of Medicine | 2015 | Gastroenterology | Spruce Pine | NC | 28777 | |||||
| Skiver Brent 1669764064 | M | Other | 2011 | Hematology/oncology | Internal Medicine | Spruce Pine | NC | 28777 |
Allied healthcare providers
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Education | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards Sharon 1093347197 | F | Other | 2019 | Nurse Practitioner | Spruce Pine | NC | 28777 | |||||
| Sparks Elizabeth 1821761354 | F | East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine | 2021 | Nurse Practitioner | Bakersville | NC | 28705 | |||||
| Edwards Lyndsay 1396212981 | F | Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department | 2018 | Physician Assistant | Bakersville | NC | 28705 | |||||
| Newton Joshua 1851687909 | M | Other | 2011 | Physician Assistant | Bakersville | NC | 28705 | |||||
| Norris Keri 1326433392 | F | Other | 2015 | Physician Assistant | Spruce Pine | NC | 28777 |
| North Carolina Physician / Provider Directory | ||
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| Primary Care | Providing comprehensive primary care including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics | 
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| Specialists | A full spectrum from Addiction Medicine to Urology, representing diverse specialties | |
| Surgeons | Expertise across disciplines including Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and more | |
| Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
| Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in North Carolina | |
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