Richland county, SC
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Richland County, South Carolina[edit | edit source]
- Richland County is located in the U.S. state of South Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 384,504, making it the second-most populous county in South Carolina, behind only Greenville County. The county seat and largest city is Columbia, which is also the state capital. The county was founded in 1785.
Healthcare in Richland County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Richland County is a vital aspect of the community, with several well-known healthcare facilities providing a range of services to the residents.
Prisma Health Richland Hospital[edit | edit source]
- Prisma Health Richland Hospital is a well-known healthcare facility in Richland County. It is a 641-bed regional community teaching medical center located in Columbia. The hospital provides emergency services, cancer care, heart care, orthopedics, women's health, and rehabilitation services among others.
Providence Health[edit | edit source]
- Providence Health is another major healthcare provider in Richland County. It is a two-hospital system in Columbia with a 258-bed, acute care facility located in downtown Columbia, and a 74-bed hospital in Northeast Columbia. Providence Health offers services in cardiovascular, orthopedics, women's health, and emergency medicine.
Lexington Medical Center[edit | edit source]
- Lexington Medical Center is a 557-bed hospital in West Columbia. It offers a network of 600-plus affiliated doctors, including heart and vascular care, cancer care, women's health, and orthopedics.
Health Statistics in Richland County[edit | edit source]
- According to the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control, Richland County has a lower rate of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. The county also has a higher rate of primary care physicians and mental health providers per 100,000 population compared to the state average.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Richland County, South Carolina, is comprehensive and accessible, with several major hospitals and healthcare providers offering a wide range of services. The county's health statistics reflect its commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of its residents.
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Primary Care Richland county, SC
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| South Carolina Physician / Provider Directory | ||
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| Primary Care | Providing comprehensive primary care including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics | 
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| 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 South Carolina | |
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