Nevada county, AR

Nevada County, Arkansas

Nevada County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Arkansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,997. The county seat is Prescott. Nevada County is Arkansas's 63rd county, formed during the Reconstruction era on March 20, 1871, from portions of Hempstead, Ouachita and Columbia counties. It was named after the state of Nevada because of the perceived similarity between their physical shapes; the Arkansas county's shape, inverted, roughly follows the same outline as the state's boundary.

Healthcare in Nevada County, Arkansas

Healthcare in Nevada County, Arkansas is primarily provided by a mix of hospitals, clinics, and private practices. The county is served by several healthcare facilities, each offering a range of services to meet the diverse needs of the local population.

Prescott Medical Clinic

Prescott Medical Clinic is a primary care clinic located in Prescott, the county seat of Nevada County. The clinic provides a range of services including general health check-ups, preventive care, chronic disease management, and minor surgical procedures.

Nevada County Hospital

Nevada County Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Prescott. The hospital provides emergency care, inpatient services, surgical services, and diagnostic imaging. It also operates a rural health clinic and a rehabilitation and wellness center.

Wadley Regional Medical Center

Wadley Regional Medical Center, located in nearby Hope, also serves residents of Nevada County. The medical center offers a comprehensive range of services including emergency care, cardiovascular services, orthopedic and sports medicine, and women's health services.

Community Health Centers of Arkansas

Community Health Centers of Arkansas operates a network of health centers across the state, including in Nevada County. These centers provide primary care services, dental care, behavioral health services, and pharmacy services.

Health Statistics

According to the United States Census Bureau, Nevada County has a total area of 620 square miles (1,600 km2), of which 618 square miles (1,600 km2) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2) (0.3%) is water. The population density was 14 people per square mile (5/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 66.90% White, 31.18% Black or African American, 0.38% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.85% from other races, and 0.63% from two or more races. 1.52% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Nevada County ranks 71st out of 75 counties in Arkansas for health outcomes, which measure how long people live and how healthy people feel. The county also ranks 72nd for health factors, which include behaviors, clinical care, social and economic factors, and physical environment.

See Also

• List of counties in Arkansas
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Nevada County, Arkansas
• Arkansas Department of Health
  

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Primary Care Nevada county, AR

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Fox Thomas 1770583189	MD	M	University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio	1995	Family Practice				Prescott	AR	71857
Gardial Paul 1639170194	MD	M	University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine	2000	Family Practice				Prescott	AR	71857
Hagood Noland 1346259124		M	University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine	1986	Family Practice			Suite 2	Prescott	AR	71857

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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Education	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Schooley Kimberly 1104000553		F	Other	2011	Nurse Practitioner				Prescott	AR	71857
Dinh Nancy 1932721651		M	Southern College Of Optometry	1983	Optometry		204 E 2nd St S		Prescott	AR	71857	8708873596

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