Montgomery county, AL
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Montgomery County, Alabama[edit | edit source]
- Montgomery County is located in the state of Alabama, United States. It is part of the Montgomery Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county was named for Richard Montgomery, an American Revolutionary War general. The county seat is Montgomery, which is also the state capital.
- Montgomery County has a diverse economy with significant sectors in government, healthcare, manufacturing, and education. The county is home to several major employers, including the State of Alabama, Montgomery Public Schools, and Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base.
Healthcare in Montgomery County, Alabama[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare is a significant sector in Montgomery County, with several well-known healthcare facilities providing a range of services to the local community.
Baptist Health[edit | edit source]
- Baptist Health is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County. It operates three hospitals in the county: Baptist Medical Center South, Baptist Medical Center East, and Prattville Baptist Hospital. Baptist Health offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, maternity services, cancer care, heart care, and orthopedics.
Jackson Hospital[edit | edit source]
- Jackson Hospital is a 344-bed facility located in Montgomery. It offers a comprehensive range of services, including emergency care, surgical services, women's health, and cardiovascular care. Jackson Hospital is known for its advanced technology and highly skilled medical staff.
Health Services Inc.[edit | edit source]
- Health Services Inc. is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that operates several clinics in Montgomery County. It provides primary care services to underserved populations, regardless of their ability to pay. Services include family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, dental care, and behavioral health.
Public Health in Montgomery County[edit | edit source]
- The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) operates a county health department in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Health Department provides a variety of public health services, including immunizations, family planning, STD testing and treatment, and WIC services.
- The county also has several initiatives aimed at improving public health. These include the River Region Healthier Together initiative, which aims to reduce chronic disease rates in the county, and the Montgomery Area Food Bank, which works to alleviate hunger and food insecurity.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Montgomery County, Alabama, has a robust healthcare sector with several well-known healthcare facilities. These facilities, along with public health initiatives, work to ensure the health and well-being of the county's residents.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Montgomery county, AL
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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 Alabama | |
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