Polk county, NC
Polk County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]
- Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 20,510. Its county seat is Columbus. The county was formed in 1855 from parts of Henderson County and Rutherford County. It was named for William Polk, a colonel in the American Revolutionary War.
Healthcare in Polk County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Polk County, North Carolina is primarily provided by two main facilities: St. Luke's Hospital and Polk County Health Department.
St. Luke's Hospital[edit | edit source]
- St. Luke's Hospital is a critical access hospital, located in Columbus, North Carolina. It has been serving the Polk County community since 1926. The hospital offers a variety of services including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, surgical services, and a comprehensive rehabilitation program.
- St. Luke's Hospital is committed to providing high-quality healthcare and has been recognized for its efforts. In 2019, the hospital was awarded the Critical Access Hospital Recognition Certificate by the National Rural Health Resource Center.
Polk County Health Department[edit | edit source]
- The Polk County Health Department is another primary healthcare provider in the county. It offers a wide range of public health services to protect, promote and ensure the health of all Polk County residents. These services include immunizations, family planning, communicable disease control, and environmental health services.
- The Polk County Health Department also operates the Polk Wellness Center, a community health center that provides primary care services to underserved populations in the county.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Polk County, North Carolina is comprehensive and accessible, with facilities like St. Luke's Hospital and the Polk County Health Department providing a wide range of services to meet the health needs of the community. These institutions are committed to improving the health and well-being of all residents in the county.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Polk county, NC
Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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Hayes Magdalena 1992966709 | F | East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine | 2007 | Family Practice | Columbus | NC | 28722 | |||||
Jeon Peter 1356755391 | M | Touro Un Col Of Osteopathic Medicine, New York | 2014 | Family Practice | 101 Hospital Dr | Columbus | NC | 28722 | 8288943311 | |||
Maxwell Regan 1427518570 | F | University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine | 2019 | Family Practice | Columbus | NC | 28722 | |||||
Newton Steven 1336469667 | M | Wake Forest University School Of Medicine | 2010 | Family Practice | 101 Hospital Dr | Columbus | NC | 28722 | 8288943311 | |||
Viar Jeffrey 1811998271 | M | Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences | 1996 | Family Practice | Suite B | Columbus | NC | 28722 | ||||
Viar Jeffrey 1811998271 | M | Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences | 1996 | Family Practice | Suite 2 | Saluda | NC | 28773 |
Polk county, NC - Specialists
Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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Burner Jordan 1477917888 | F | University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine | 2016 | Diagnostic Radiology | Columbus | NC | 28722 | |||||
Cole Devon 1104288604 | M | Other | 2016 | Diagnostic Radiology | Columbus | NC | 28722 | |||||
Azar George 1164576369 | M | University Of Massachusetts Medical School | 2002 | Orthopedic Surgery | Columbus | NC | 28722 |
Allied healthcare providers
Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Education | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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Osborn Richard 1053354241 | M | University Of South Carolina School Of Medicine | 2006 | Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Crna) | Columbus | NC | 28722 | |||||
Baker Clay 1730451097 | M | Logan College Of Chiropractic | 2011 | Chiropractic | Tryon | NC | 28782 | |||||
Gannon Terrionna 1134869357 | F | Sherman College Of Straight Chiropractic | 2022 | Chiropractic | Columbus | NC | 28722 | |||||
Parsons Lynne 1861482812 | CP | F | Other | 1986 | Clinical Psychologist | Mill Spring | NC | 28756 | ||||
Mott Charly 1992421853 | F | Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine | 2022 | Nurse Practitioner | Columbus | NC | 28722 | |||||
Spraggs-young Karol 1710235155 | F | Rush Medical College Of Rush University | 1991 | Occupational Therapy | Suite 104 | Columbus | NC | 28722 | ||||
Addington Emily 1174251193 | F | Other | 2007 | Physician Assistant | Suite 3b | Columbus | NC | 28722 | 8288942568 | |||
Liew Amanda 1992270649 | F | Other | 2007 | Physician Assistant | Suite A | Columbus | NC | 28722 | 8288943718 |
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Primary Care | Providing comprehensive primary care including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics | |
Specialists | A full spectrum from Addiction Medicine to Urology, representing diverse specialties | |
Surgeons | Expertise across disciplines including Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and more | |
Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in North Carolina | |
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