Oglala Lakota county, SD

Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota[edit | edit source]

Oglala Lakota County is located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The county was created in 1875 and organized in 1935. It is named after the Oglala Lakota, a tribe that is part of the Sioux Nation. The county seat is Hot Springs. The county is located in the southwestern part of the state, and it is bordered by Fall River County to the south, Custer County to the east, Pennington County to the north, and the state of Wyoming to the west.

Healthcare in Oglala Lakota County[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Oglala Lakota County is primarily provided by the Indian Health Service (IHS), a federal health program for American Indians and Alaska Natives. The IHS provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for approximately 2.6 million American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Indian Health Service[edit | edit source]

The Indian Health Service in Oglala Lakota County operates the Pine Ridge Hospital, a comprehensive healthcare facility providing a range of services including general medical and surgical care, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and emergency care. The hospital also offers specialty clinics in areas such as cardiology, orthopedics, and ophthalmology.

Pine Ridge Hospital[edit | edit source]

Pine Ridge Hospital is a 45-bed hospital located in Pine Ridge, South Dakota. It is the primary healthcare provider in Oglala Lakota County. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission, a non-profit organization that accredits and certifies more than 22,000 healthcare organizations and programs in the United States.

In addition to the hospital, the Indian Health Service operates several health centers and health stations throughout the county, providing primary care services to residents in outlying areas.

Other Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]

Other healthcare facilities in Oglala Lakota County include the Kyle Health Center in Kyle and the Wakpamni Lake Health Center in Batesland. These facilities provide primary care services, including family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, and dental care.

Kyle Health Center[edit | edit source]

Kyle Health Center is a primary care facility located in Kyle, South Dakota. The center provides a range of services including family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, and dental care.

Wakpamni Lake Health Center[edit | edit source]

Wakpamni Lake Health Center is a primary care facility located in Batesland, South Dakota. The center provides a range of services including family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, and dental care.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Oglala Lakota County is primarily provided by the Indian Health Service, with the Pine Ridge Hospital serving as the main healthcare facility. Other healthcare facilities in the county include the Kyle Health Center and the Wakpamni Lake Health Center. These facilities provide a range of services to meet the healthcare needs of the residents of Oglala Lakota County.

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Primary care[edit source]

Primary Care Oglala Lakota county, SD

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Pesquera Garcia Jose 1598788408		M	Other	1980	Internal Medicine				Pine Ridge	SD	57770
Zineldine Amad 1417910167	MD	M	Other	1999	Internal Medicine		East Hwy 18		Pine Ridge	SD	57770	6058673032