Polk county, OR
Polk County, Oregon[edit | edit source]
- Polk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 census, the population was 75,403, making it the least populous county in the Willamette Valley. The county seat is Dallas. The county is named for James K. Polk, the 11th president of the United States.
Geography[edit | edit source]
- Polk County is located in the northwestern part of Oregon. It is bordered by Yamhill County to the north, Marion County to the east, Benton County to the south, and Lincoln County to the west. The county has a total area of 744 square miles, of which 741 square miles is land and 3 square miles is water.
Healthcare in Polk County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Polk County is primarily provided by two main healthcare facilities: Salem Health West Valley and Santiam Hospital.
Salem Health West Valley[edit | edit source]
- Salem Health West Valley is a non-profit, regional healthcare system located in Dallas, Oregon. It is a part of the larger Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics network. The hospital provides a wide range of services including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and maternity care.
Santiam Hospital[edit | edit source]
- Santiam Hospital is a not-for-profit, 40 bed acute-care hospital located in Stayton, Oregon. It serves residents in Marion, Polk, and Linn counties. The hospital offers a variety of services including emergency care, orthopedic and general surgery, diagnostic imaging, a family birth center, and a sleep therapy center.
Public Health[edit | edit source]
- The Polk County Public Health Department is responsible for protecting and promoting the health of the people in Polk County. The department provides a variety of services including immunizations, family planning, communicable disease control, and health education.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Polk County, Oregon, with its rich history and diverse geography, offers a robust healthcare system to its residents. With major healthcare facilities like Salem Health West Valley and Santiam Hospital, along with the services provided by the Polk County Public Health Department, the county ensures comprehensive healthcare coverage for its population.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Polk county, OR
Polk county, OR - Specialists
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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| Whitaker Jonathan 1558772533 | M | Other | 2014 | Hospitalist | Internal Medicine | Dallas | OR | 97338 |
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