Polk county, MN
Polk County, Minnesota[edit | edit source]
- Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 31,600. Its county seat is Crookston, and the largest city is East Grand Forks. The county was formed on July 20, 1858, and was named after the 11th president of the United States, James K. Polk.
Healthcare in Polk County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Polk County is primarily provided by two main healthcare facilities: RiverView Health in Crookston and Altru Health System in East Grand Forks.
RiverView Health[edit | edit source]
- RiverView Health is a healthcare organization in Crookston, Minnesota, that provides a wide range of health services to the residents of Polk County. The facility offers services such as primary care, specialty care, emergency services, and rehabilitation services. RiverView Health operates a 25-bed critical access hospital, a 24-hour emergency room, and a variety of specialty clinics.
Altru Health System[edit | edit source]
- Altru Health System is a regional healthcare system headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota, with a clinic in East Grand Forks, Minnesota. Altru provides a comprehensive range of medical services to residents of Polk County and the surrounding region. The East Grand Forks clinic offers primary care services, specialty care services, and diagnostic services.
Health Statistics in Polk County[edit | edit source]
- According to the Minnesota Department of Health, Polk County has a lower rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. The county also has a higher rate of mental health providers per capita compared to the state average. However, the county has a higher rate of obesity and a lower rate of physical activity compared to the state average.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Polk County, Minnesota, is primarily provided by RiverView Health and Altru Health System. These facilities offer a wide range of services to meet the healthcare needs of the county's residents. Despite some health challenges, Polk County continues to strive to improve the health and well-being of its residents.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Polk county, MN
Polk county, MN - Specialists
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcgauvran Adam 1972858652 | M | University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine | 2012 | Diagnostic Radiology | Crookston | MN | 56716 | |||||
| Chen Sugong 1487972972 | M | University Of Florida College Of Medicine | 2010 | General Surgery | East Grand Forks | MN | 56721 | |||||
| Rathbone David 1154413581 | MD | M | Other | 1981 | Orthopedic Surgery | Crookston | MN | 56716 |
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