Ohio county, IN

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Ohio County, Indiana[edit | edit source]

Ohio County is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,128, making it Indiana's least populous county. The county seat is Rising Sun. The county has one city, Rising Sun, and does not contain any incorporated towns. Unincorporated towns include Bascom Corner, Bear Branch, Cofield Corner, Hartford, Milton, and Pate.

Healthcare in Ohio County, Indiana[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Ohio County, Indiana is primarily provided by two main facilities: Ohio County Hospital and Rising Sun Health Center.

Ohio County Hospital[edit | edit source]

Ohio County Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Rising Sun, Indiana. It has been serving the Ohio County community since 1959. The hospital offers a wide range of services including emergency care, inpatient care, outpatient care, surgical services, radiology, laboratory services, and rehabilitation services.

The hospital is equipped with 25 beds and employs over 200 healthcare professionals. The hospital's mission is to provide high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the community.

Rising Sun Health Center[edit | edit source]

Rising Sun Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) located in Rising Sun, Indiana. The health center provides comprehensive primary care services to the residents of Ohio County, regardless of their ability to pay.

Services offered by the health center include family medicine, pediatrics, women's health, behavioral health, and dental care. The health center also offers a sliding fee scale to patients based on their income and family size.

Health Statistics in Ohio County, Indiana[edit | edit source]

According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Ohio County ranks 45th out of 92 counties in Indiana for overall health outcomes. The county has a lower premature death rate compared to the state average, with 7,300 years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 population, compared to the Indiana average of 7,700.

The county also has a lower percentage of adults reporting poor or fair health (14%) compared to the state average (16%). However, the county has a higher percentage of adults who smoke (23%) compared to the state average (21%).

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Ohio County, Indiana is primarily provided by Ohio County Hospital and Rising Sun Health Center. Both facilities are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care to the residents of Ohio County. Despite some health challenges, the county continues to strive for better health outcomes for its residents.

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Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Walcott Christopher 1386931137 M Indiana University School Of Medicine 2011 Family Practice Rising Sun IN 47040



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