Nevada county, AR
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Nevada County, Arkansas[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- 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[edit source]
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 |
Nevada county, AR - Specialists
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Allied healthcare providers
| 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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| Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
| Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in Arkansas | |
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