Prowers county, CO

Prowers County, Colorado[edit | edit source]

Prowers County, Colorado is a county located in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 11,922. The county seat is Lamar. Prowers County was named in honor of John W. Prowers, a leading pioneer in the lower Arkansas River valley region.

Healthcare in Prowers County[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Prowers County is primarily provided by two main facilities: Prowers Medical Center and High Plains Community Health Center.

Prowers Medical Center[edit | edit source]

Prowers Medical Center is a critical access hospital located in Lamar, Colorado. It provides a comprehensive range of medical services to the residents of Prowers County and surrounding areas. The hospital is equipped with 25 beds and offers services such as emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services.

High Plains Community Health Center[edit | edit source]

High Plains Community Health Center is a primary care clinic that provides a wide range of healthcare services to the residents of Prowers County. The center offers services such as family medicine, dental care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

Health Statistics in Prowers County[edit | edit source]

According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Prowers County has a lower rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. The county also has a higher rate of individuals receiving Medicaid.

In terms of health outcomes, Prowers County has a higher rate of premature death compared to the state average. The county also has higher rates of obesity and smoking.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Healthcare in Prowers County, Colorado is provided by a mix of hospitals and community health centers. While the county faces some health challenges, such as higher rates of premature death and obesity, it also has a lower rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. The two main healthcare providers in the county, Prowers Medical Center and High Plains Community Health Center, provide a wide range of services to meet the healthcare needs of the county's residents.

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Primary care[edit source]

Primary Care Prowers county, CO

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	City	State	ZIP
Lafevers Nathan 1437612678		M	University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine	2019	Family Practice	Lamar	CO	81052
Locke Kelly 1376546002	MD	M	University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal)	1991	Family Practice	Lamar	CO	81052
Reed Claire 1366474850	MD	F	Texas A & M University System, Hsc, College Of Medicine	1993	Family Practice	Lamar	CO	81052
Medi Sai 1164771655		M	University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston	2012	Internal Medicine	Lamar	CO	81052