Pend Oreille county, WA

Pend Oreille County, Washington

Pend Oreille County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. As of the 2010 census, the population was 13,001. The county seat and largest city is Newport. The county was created out of Stevens County on March 1, 1911. It is named after the Pend d'Oreilles tribe, who in turn were named for the large, shell earrings they wore.

Healthcare in Pend Oreille County

Healthcare in Pend Oreille County is primarily provided by two main facilities: Newport Community Hospital and Newport Health Center.

Newport Community Hospital

Newport Community Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Newport, the county seat. It offers a wide range of services including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and rehabilitation. The hospital is part of the Providence Health & Services, a non-profit Catholic network of hospitals, care centers, health plans, physicians, clinics, home health care and affiliated services.

Newport Health Center

Newport Health Center is a primary care clinic also located in Newport. It provides comprehensive healthcare services including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and women's health. The center is affiliated with the MultiCare Health System, a not-for-profit healthcare organization with more than 18,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers.

Health Statistics

According to the Washington State Department of Health, Pend Oreille County has a higher rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. In 2018, 12.1% of the county's population was uninsured, compared to 6.4% for the entire state. The county also has a higher rate of smoking and obesity, which are significant risk factors for various health conditions.

Conclusion

While Pend Oreille County faces certain health challenges, the presence of healthcare facilities like Newport Community Hospital and Newport Health Center ensures that residents have access to essential healthcare services. Efforts are ongoing to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in the county.

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Primary Care Pend Oreille county, WA

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Jones Geoffry 1578655866	MD	M	University Of Washington School Of Medicine	1996	Family Practice				Newport	WA	99156
Kersting Clayton 1962594234		M	University Of California, Davis School Of Medicine	1987	Family Practice				Cusick	WA	99119
Reinke Aaron 1063823375		M	Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth	2014	Family Practice				Newport	WA	99156

Pend Oreille county, WA - Specialists

• Addiction medicine doctors
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• Allergy/immunology doctors
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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Spangler Sean 1982679619		M	Medical College Of Wisconsin	2002	Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)				Newport	WA	99156

Allied healthcare providers

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Education	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Leisy Ryan 1982741195	DC	M	Western States College Of Chiropractic	2006	Chiropractic				Cusick	WA	99119
Renk Eric 1568659910		M	Other	2007	Physician Assistant				Newport	WA	99156
Roberts-haley Madison 1295348860		F	University Of Washington School Of Medicine	2021	Physician Assistant				Newport	WA	99156

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