Perkins county, NE
Perkins County, Nebraska[edit | edit source]
Perkins County is a county located in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,970. Its county seat is Grant. The county was established in 1887 and named after Charles E. Perkins, president of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Perkins County is located in the southwestern part of Nebraska, with its southern boundary on the border of Nebraska and Colorado. The total area of the county is 884 square miles, of which 883 square miles is land and 1.1 square miles is water.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2010 census, there were 2,970 people, 1,246 households, and 846 families residing in the county. The population density was 3.4 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 97.6% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.9% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.4% of the population.
Healthcare in Perkins County, NE[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Perkins County is primarily provided by the Perkins County Health Services (PCHS), a comprehensive healthcare system that serves the residents of Perkins County and surrounding areas.
Perkins County Health Services[edit | edit source]
Perkins County Health Services (PCHS) is a healthcare system that provides a wide range of services to meet the health needs of the residents of Perkins County. PCHS includes a hospital, a clinic, a long-term care facility, and a home health agency.
Hospital[edit | edit source]
The Perkins County Hospital is a critical access hospital that provides emergency care, inpatient care, surgical services, and diagnostic imaging services. The hospital is equipped with modern medical technology and staffed by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals.
Clinic[edit | edit source]
The Perkins County Clinic provides primary care services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and acute care. The clinic is staffed by a team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
Long-Term Care Facility[edit | edit source]
The Perkins County Long-Term Care Facility provides skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services for residents who need assistance with daily living activities or who are recovering from illness or surgery.
Home Health Agency[edit | edit source]
The Perkins County Home Health Agency provides home health care services, including nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, to residents who are homebound due to illness or disability.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Perkins county, NE
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boyer Steve 1730104886 | M | University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine | 1988 | Family Practice | Grant | NE | 69140 |
Perkins county, NE - Specialists
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verploeg Eric 1447257860 | M | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine | 1982 | Orthopedic Surgery | Grant | NE | 69140 |
Allied healthcare providers
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Education | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuskie Julie 1235683087 | F | Other | 2016 | Nurse Practitioner | Grant | NE | 69140 | |||||
| Draucker Traci 1821066705 | F | Other | 1995 | Physician Assistant | Grant | NE | 69140 | |||||
| Packard Carol 1265401277 | PA | F | Other | 1990 | Physician Assistant | Grant | NE | 69140 |
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