Obion county, TN
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Obion County, Tennessee[edit | edit source]
- Obion County is located in the northwestern corner of the U.S. state of Tennessee. It is part of the Union City, TN–KY Micropolitan Statistical Area. The county was formed in 1823 and named after the Obion River. The county seat is Union City.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Obion County covers an area of 556 square miles, of which 545 square miles is land and 11 square miles is water. The county is bordered by Fulton County, Kentucky to the north, Weakley County to the east, Gibson County to the southeast, Dyer County to the southwest, and Lake County to the west.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
- As of the 2010 census, the population of Obion County was 31,807. The racial makeup of the county was 88.16% White, 9.85% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.28% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.89% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. 1.90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Healthcare in Obion County, Tennessee[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare is a vital part of the community in Obion County. The county is served by several healthcare facilities, providing a range of services from primary care to specialized treatments.
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City[edit | edit source]
- Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City is a comprehensive healthcare facility located in Union City, the county seat of Obion County. The hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, and women's health. It is part of the Baptist Memorial Health Care, one of the largest not-for-profit health care systems in the United States.
Union City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center[edit | edit source]
- Union City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility that provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-acute care services. The center is committed to providing high-quality care to its residents in a compassionate and caring environment.
Obion County Health Department[edit | edit source]
- The Obion County Health Department provides a variety of public health services to the residents of Obion County. These services include immunizations, family planning, women's health services, and environmental health services.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Obion County, Tennessee, is a community that values the health and well-being of its residents. With a variety of healthcare facilities available, residents have access to high-quality medical care and services. From the comprehensive care provided by Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City to the specialized services offered by Union City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and the Obion County Health Department, healthcare in Obion County is well-equipped to meet the needs of its community.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Obion county, TN
Obion county, TN - Specialists
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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| Nuako Kofi 1104813153 | MD | M | Other | 1985 | Gastroenterology | Union City | TN | 38261 | ||||
| Frances Cate 1487897187 | F | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine | 2009 | Pathology | 1010 Airpark Ctr Dr | Nashville | TN | 38261 | 6152214400 | |||
| Richard Hessler 1285672592 | MD | M | University Of Vermont College Of Medicine | 1989 | Pathology | 1010 Airpark Ctr Dr | Nashville | TN | 38261 | 6152214400 |
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