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.
WikiMD's DocFinder
Need helping finding a doctor or specialist in the United States? WikiMD can help with over 1 million healthcare providers in all the states and territories encompassing both the primary care and specialist providers. Try the WikiMD's DocFinder.
Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Prowers county, CO
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Prowers county, CO - Specialists
No results
Allied healthcare providers
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Education | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey Melove 1427655612 | F | Other | 2020 | Nurse Practitioner | Lamar | CO | 81052 | |||||
| Hatcher Emily 1710463898 | F | Other | 2018 | Nurse Practitioner | Lamar | CO | 81052 | |||||
| Rau Tennille 1114384138 | F | Other | 2015 | Nurse Practitioner | Lamar | CO | 81052 | |||||
| Wyka Liesl 1184026809 | F | Other | 2013 | Nurse Practitioner | Lamar | CO | 81052 | |||||
| Garcia Alan 1174682975 | M | Other | 2001 | Physician Assistant | Lamar | CO | 81052 |
| Colorado Physician / Provider Directory | ||
|---|---|---|
| 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 Colorado | |
| World Directory | Explore doctors across the US with WikiMD's DocFinder or global healthcare facilities with the World Directory of Healthsites | |
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
