Pike county, IN
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Pike County, Indiana
Pike County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 12,845. The county seat is Petersburg. Pike County is the smallest county in terms of land area in Indiana, encompassing 341 square miles.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Pike County is located in the southwestern part of Indiana and is bordered by Gibson County to the west, Warrick and Spencer counties to the south, Dubois County to the east, and Daviess and Knox counties to the north.
History[edit | edit source]
Pike County was formed in 1817 from Gibson and Perry counties. It was named for Zebulon Pike, famous for Pike's Peak in Colorado.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 12,845 people, 5,149 households, and 3,677 families residing in the county.
Healthcare in Pike County[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Pike County is primarily provided by two main facilities: Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center and Pike County Health Department.
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center[edit | edit source]
Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization offering a wide range of medical services. The hospital is located in Jasper, Indiana, but serves residents of Pike County and surrounding areas. It has been recognized nationally for its quality of care, including being named a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital in the U.S.
Pike County Health Department[edit | edit source]
The Pike County Health Department provides a variety of services to the residents of Pike County. These services include immunizations, health screenings, environmental health services, and emergency preparedness. The health department also works to promote healthy behaviors and prevent disease in the community.
Education[edit | edit source]
Education in Pike County is provided by the Pike County School Corporation, which operates several schools in the county, including Pike Central High School.
Transportation[edit | edit source]
Pike County is served by several major highways, including Interstate 69, U.S. Route 50, and U.S. Route 231.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Pike county, IN
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keepes Gary 1104829480 | MD | M | Indiana University School Of Medicine | 1994 | Family Practice | Petersburg | IN | 47567 |
Pike county, IN - Specialists
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| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Education | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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| Gaeta Bryan 1912630153 | F | Other | 2010 | Nurse Practitioner | Petersburg Family Medicine | Petersburg | IN | 47567 | 8123543458 | |||
| Martin Toni 1043213390 | NP | F | Other | 1999 | Nurse Practitioner | Petersburg | IN | 47567 |
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