Parke county, IN
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Parke County, Indiana[edit | edit source]
- Parke County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 17,339. The county seat is Rockville. It was formed in 1821 out of a portion of Vigo County and named for Captain Benjamin Parke, who commanded a troop of light Dragoons at the Battle of Tippecanoe.
Healthcare in Parke County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Parke County, Indiana is primarily provided by a mix of hospitals, clinics, and private practices. The county's healthcare system is designed to meet the needs of its residents, providing a range of services from primary care to specialized treatments.
Hospitals[edit | edit source]
- Union Hospital Clinton is one of the primary healthcare providers in Parke County. It is a critical access hospital offering a wide range of services including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services. The hospital is part of the Union Health system, which serves several counties in Indiana.
Clinics[edit | edit source]
- Valley Professionals Community Health Center in Bloomingdale provides primary care services to residents of Parke County. The clinic offers family medicine, behavioral health, and dental services. It also operates a sliding fee scale to ensure that all residents have access to healthcare, regardless of their ability to pay.
Private Practices[edit | edit source]
- There are several private practices in Parke County, offering a range of healthcare services. These include the Rockville Family Medical Center, which provides primary care services, and the Parke County Chiropractic clinic, which offers chiropractic treatments and physical therapy.
Health Statistics[edit | edit source]
- According to the Indiana State Department of Health, Parke County has a lower rate of premature death (deaths before age 75) than the Indiana state average. However, the county has higher rates of adult smoking and obesity, which are both risk factors for a number of chronic diseases.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Parke County, Indiana is comprehensive and accessible, with a range of providers offering services to meet the needs of the county's residents. However, like many rural areas, Parke County faces challenges related to health behaviors and access to care. Ongoing efforts are needed to address these issues and improve the health of the county's population.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Parke county, IN
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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| Jones Roger 1457347379 | MD | M | Other | 1997 | Family Practice | Rockville | IN | 47872 |
Parke county, IN - 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 |
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| Heck Jason 1700327533 | M | Other | 2017 | Nurse Practitioner | Rockville | IN | 47872 | |||||
| Heck Nicole 1528494283 | F | Other | 2013 | Physician Assistant | Vermillion Parke Community Health Center Inc | Bloomingdale | IN | 47832 |
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| Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in Indiana | |
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