Platte county, NE
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Platte County, Nebraska[edit | edit source]
- Platte County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2020 census, the population was 33,470. Its county seat is Columbus. The county was formed in 1855 and organized in 1856. It was named after the Platte River, which in turn was named after the French word for flat or shallow.
Healthcare in Platte County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Platte County is primarily provided by two main facilities: Columbus Community Hospital and Good Neighbor Community Health Center.
Columbus Community Hospital[edit | edit source]
- Columbus Community Hospital is a not-for-profit hospital in Columbus, Nebraska. It is a 47-bed facility with a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, cardiology, women's health, and orthopedics. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and is a member of the Nebraska Hospital Association.
- In 2020, Columbus Community Hospital had a total of 2,500 admissions, performed 1,200 inpatient and 2,800 outpatient surgeries, and its emergency department had 15,000 visits.
Good Neighbor Community Health Center[edit | edit source]
- Good Neighbor Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Columbus, Nebraska. The center provides a range of services including primary care, dental care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. It serves all patients regardless of their ability to pay.
- In 2020, Good Neighbor Community Health Center served over 7,000 patients, with a total of 25,000 patient visits. The center is recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) as a Patient-Centered Medical Home.
Public Health in Platte County[edit | edit source]
- Public health in Platte County is overseen by the East Central District Health Department. The department provides a range of services including disease prevention, health promotion, and protection from environmental threats.
- In 2020, the East Central District Health Department conducted over 1,000 inspections of food establishments, investigated 200 disease outbreaks, and administered 10,000 vaccinations.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Platte County, Nebraska is comprehensive and accessible, with facilities like Columbus Community Hospital and Good Neighbor Community Health Center providing a wide range of services. The county's public health is also actively managed by the East Central District Health Department.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Platte county, NE
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discoe Edward 1447252721 | MD | M | University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine | 1994 | Family Practice | 1454 28th Ave | Columbus | NE | 68601 | 4025642816 | ||
| Pekny Craig 1386964260 | M | University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine | 2013 | Family Practice | 1454 28th Ave | Columbus | NE | 68601 | 4025642816 | |||
| Qaqish Farouq 1821148826 | M | Other | 1974 | Family Practice | Suite 157 | Columbus | NE | 68601 | ||||
| Fulton Kristen 1861542854 | F | University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal) | 1993 | Internal Medicine | Suite 157 | Columbus | NE | 68601 | ||||
| Taggart Heather 1528118528 | F | University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine | 1996 | Obstetrics/gynecology | Suite 157 | Columbus | NE | 68601 |
Platte county, NE - Specialists
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathue Baker 1093936429 | M | University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine | 2005 | Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology | Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) • Internal Medicine | 2200 H St | Fairbury | NE | 68601 | 4027293351 | ||
| Pieper Matthew 1164652897 | M | Creighton University School Of Medicine | 2009 | Diagnostic Radiology | Columbus | NE | 68601 | |||||
| Robert Forbes 1760440507 | MD | M | Creighton University School Of Medicine | 1993 | Diagnostic Radiology | 660 Fairwood Ln | Omaha | NE | 68601 | 4024931212 | ||
| Henderson Patrick 1598720492 | M | Ohio University, College Of Osteopathic Medicine | 1985 | Otolaryngology | Suite 152 | Columbus | NE | 68601 | ||||
| Keit Joan 1043261639 | MD | F | State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine | 1990 | Radiation Oncology | Columbus | NE | 68601 |
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