Neshoba county, MS
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Neshoba County, Mississippi[edit | edit source]
- Neshoba County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 29,676. Its county seat is Philadelphia. The name is derived from the Choctaw word nashoba meaning "wolf".
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Neshoba County is located in the central part of Mississippi, approximately 70 miles northeast of Jackson and 90 miles west of Meridian. The county is characterized by rolling hills and fertile soil, making it ideal for agriculture.
History[edit | edit source]
- Neshoba County was established by the Mississippi legislature on December 23, 1833. The county has a rich history, with significant events such as the infamous "Mississippi Burning" murders of three civil rights workers in 1964.
Healthcare in Neshoba County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare is a vital part of the community in Neshoba County. The county is home to several healthcare facilities that provide a range of services to residents.
Neshoba County General Hospital[edit | edit source]
- Neshoba County General Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Philadelphia, MS. The hospital provides a wide range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and diagnostic imaging. The hospital also operates several clinics throughout the county.
Choctaw Health Center[edit | edit source]
- The Choctaw Health Center, located in Choctaw, MS, is a comprehensive healthcare facility serving the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. The center provides a variety of services including primary care, dental care, and behavioral health services.
Rush Health Systems[edit | edit source]
- Rush Health Systems operates several clinics in Neshoba County, providing primary care and specialty services to residents. The clinics are part of a larger network of healthcare facilities operated by Rush Health Systems throughout East Mississippi and West Alabama.
Education[edit | edit source]
- Neshoba County is served by the Neshoba County School District and the Philadelphia Public School District. The county is also home to the Choctaw Central High School, which is operated by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
- Transportation in Neshoba County is facilitated by a network of state highways, county roads, and the Philadelphia Municipal Airport.
See Also[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
- Neshoba County Official Website
- Neshoba County Chamber of Commerce
- Neshoba County General Hospital
- Choctaw Health Center
- Rush Health Systems
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Neshoba county, MS
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyette Krista 1356493951 | MD | F | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine | 2003 | Family Practice | Philadelphia | MS | 39350 | ||||
| Cannon Heather 1801082409 | F | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | 2013 | Family Practice | Philadelphia | MS | 39350 | |||||
| Redd Rita 1447565064 | F | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine | 2010 | Family Practice | Union | MS | 39365 | |||||
| Shrock Michael 1578545968 | M | West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine | 1985 | Family Practice | Philadelphia | MS | 39350 | |||||
| Smith Bobby 1619933744 | MD | M | East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine | 1994 | Family Practice | Philadelphia | MS | 39350 | ||||
| Wallace Christina 1760944284 | F | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine | 2019 | Family Practice | Choctaw | MS | 39350 | |||||
| Stefani Beale 1881189967 | F | Other | 2012 | Internal Medicine | 1001 Holland Ave | Philadelphia | MS | 39350 | 6016631269 |
Neshoba county, MS - Specialists
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Scalzo 1699702522 | MD | M | Yale University School Of Medicine | 1981 | Diagnostic Radiology | 114 Park Ln | Ridgeland | MS | 39350 | 6012006162 | ||
| Florida Marlon 1730183435 | M | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine | 1998 | Emergency Medicine | Choctaw | MS | 39350 |
Allied healthcare providers
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Education | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland William 1093891830 | DC | M | Life Chiropractic College | 2002 | Chiropractic | Philadelphia | MS | 39350 | ||||
| Agent Jamie 1245889807 | F | Other | 2018 | Nurse Practitioner | Philadelphia | MS | 39350 | |||||
| Carr Jude 1730341843 | F | Other | 2009 | Nurse Practitioner | Philadelphia | MS | 39350 | 7692000730 | ||||
| James Kaelyn 1790339000 | F | Other | 2019 | Nurse Practitioner | Philadelphia | MS | 39350 | |||||
| Keady Aishia 1063887123 | F | Other | 2015 | Nurse Practitioner | Choctaw | MS | 39350 | |||||
| Macklin Lafadra 1376215178 | F | Other | 2020 | Nurse Practitioner | Philadelphia | MS | 39350 | 7692000730 | ||||
| Riley Amber 1841538030 | F | Other | 2012 | Nurse Practitioner | Suite 375 | Philadelphia | MS | 39350 | ||||
| Spreafico Mary 1104036177 | F | Other | 2006 | Nurse Practitioner | Union | MS | 39365 | |||||
| Stokes Jessica 1639705791 | F | Other | 2019 | Nurse Practitioner | Philadelphia | MS | 39350 | |||||
| Woods Anna 1912686296 | F | Other | 2023 | Nurse Practitioner | Suite 375 | Philadelphia | MS | 39350 |
| Mississippi 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 Mississippi | |
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