Nelson county, ND
Nelson County, North Dakota
Nelson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 2,895. Its county seat is Lakota. The county was created by the 1883 territorial legislature and named for N.E. Nelson of Dakota Territory, who was a member of the legislature at the time. The county government was first organized on June 4, 1883.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Nelson County is located in the northeastern part of North Dakota. It is bordered by Walsh County to the north, Grand Forks County to the east, Steele County to the southeast, Griggs County to the south, Eddy County to the southwest, and Benson County to the west.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2020 census, there were 2,895 people, 1,236 households, and 790 families residing in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (2/km^2).
Healthcare in Nelson County[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Nelson County is primarily provided by two main facilities: the Nelson County Health System and the Lakota Community Health Center.
Nelson County Health System[edit | edit source]
The Nelson County Health System is a comprehensive healthcare system that provides a wide range of services to residents of Nelson County and surrounding areas. Services offered include primary care, emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, physical therapy, and long-term care.
The Nelson County Health System is located at 200 N Main St, McVille, ND 58254. It is a critical access hospital with 20 beds. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission.
Lakota Community Health Center[edit | edit source]
The Lakota Community Health Center is a primary care clinic that provides a variety of services to the residents of Lakota and surrounding areas. Services offered include family medicine, preventive care, chronic disease management, women's health, and pediatric care.
The Lakota Community Health Center is located at 300 3rd Ave S, Lakota, ND 58344. It is a part of the Family Healthcare Network, a group of community health centers that provide comprehensive healthcare services to underserved populations.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Nelson county, ND
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martinson Erling 1558401554 | MD | M | University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine | 1983 | Family Practice | Mcville | ND | 58254 |
Nelson county, ND - Specialists
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wernecke Tyler 1609439132 | M | Other | 2019 | Emergency Medicine | Mcville | ND | 58254 |
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