Perry county, MS

Perry County, Mississippi

Perry County is a county located in the U.S. state of Mississippi. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,250. The county seat is New Augusta. Perry County is named for the War of 1812 naval hero, Oliver Hazard Perry.

Geography

Perry County is located in the southeastern portion of Mississippi and is completely within the Pine Belt region. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 650 square miles, of which 647 square miles is land and 3.2 square miles is water.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 12,250 people living in the county. The racial makeup of the county was 77.1% White, 21.1% Black, 0.4% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 0.9% from two or more races. 1.2% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Healthcare in Perry County

Healthcare in Perry County is primarily provided by two main facilities: Perry County General Hospital and Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc.

Perry County General Hospital

Perry County General Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Richton, MS. It offers a variety of services including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, and a skilled nursing facility. The hospital is equipped with modern medical technology and staffed by a team of dedicated healthcare professionals.

Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc.

Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc. is a network of community health centers providing comprehensive primary healthcare services to the residents of Perry County and surrounding areas. The organization operates several clinics in the county, offering services such as family medicine, dental care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

Education

Education in Perry County is provided by the Perry County School District, which includes several elementary, middle, and high schools. The district is committed to providing a quality education for all students, preparing them for success in college, career, and life.

Transportation

Perry County is served by several major highways, including U.S. Route 98 and Mississippi Highway 29. The county is also home to Perry County Airport, a public use airport located three nautical miles northwest of the central business district of New Augusta.

See Also

• List of counties in Mississippi
• National Register of Historic Places listings in Perry County, Mississippi

External Links

• Perry County Government
• Perry County School District
• Perry County General Hospital
• Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative, Inc.
  

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Primary Care Perry county, MS

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Conerly Donald 1497761241		M	University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine	1974	Family Practice		201 A Bay Ave		Richton	MS	39476	6015831559
Griffin James 1720274327		M	Indiana University School Of Medicine	1976	Family Practice			Bldg C	Beaumont	MS	39423
Griffin James 1720274327		M	Indiana University School Of Medicine	1976	Family Practice				New Augusta	MS	39462
Brahan Robert 1881608586	MD	M	University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine	1974	Internal Medicine		201 A Bay Ave		Richton	MS	39476	6015831559

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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Education	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Murphree Robin 1164898474		F	Other	2014	Nurse Practitioner			Bldg C	Beaumont	MS	39423
Ray Richard 1306147947		M	Other	2009	Nurse Practitioner				Richton	MS	39476

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