Rusk county, WI

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Rusk County, Wisconsin[edit | edit source]

  • Rusk County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,755. Its county seat is Ladysmith. The county was created in 1901 from parts of Chippewa and Barron Counties and named after Jeremiah McLain Rusk, the 15th governor of Wisconsin.

Healthcare in Rusk County[edit | edit source]

Rusk County Memorial Hospital[edit | edit source]

  • Rusk County Memorial Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Ladysmith, Wisconsin. It provides a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, radiology, and rehabilitation services. The hospital is committed to improving the health of the residents of Rusk County and surrounding communities.

Indianhead Medical Center[edit | edit source]

  • Indianhead Medical Center is a primary care clinic located in Shell Lake, Wisconsin. It offers a variety of services including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and women's health. The center is dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare to the residents of Rusk County and the surrounding areas.

Health Statistics in Rusk County[edit | edit source]

  • According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Rusk County ranks 64th out of 72 counties in Wisconsin for overall health outcomes. The county has a higher than average rate of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity compared to the state average. However, the county has a lower than average rate of excessive drinking and alcohol-impaired driving deaths.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Rusk County, Wisconsin is a critical aspect of the community. With the presence of facilities like Rusk County Memorial Hospital and Indianhead Medical Center, residents have access to a variety of healthcare services. However, there is still room for improvement in terms of health outcomes and behaviors.

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Primary Care Rusk county, WI



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Dekrey Joel 1295051993 M Other 2010 Family Practice Ladysmith WI 54848
Runstrom Samantha 1548758766 F Other 2018 Family Practice Ladysmith WI 54848
Bihrle David 1538274006 M Other 1987 Obstetrics/gynecology Ladysmith WI 54848 7155325561



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Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Cowell Jacqueline 1427321918 F Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport 2006 Chiropractic 804 W 9th N St Ladysmith WI 54848 7155326789
Deflorian Timothy 1699859819 M Logan College Of Chiropractic 1991 Chiropractic Bruce WI 54819
Tozer Thomas 1548367295 M Northwestern College Of Chiropractic 1995 Chiropractic Ladysmith WI 54848
Zimmer William 1801484050 M Northwestern College Of Chiropractic 2020 Chiropractic Ladysmith WI 54848
Komro Becky 1063929321 F Other 2017 Nurse Practitioner Ladysmith WI 54848
Kook Joonhye 1639576325 F Other 2020 Nurse Practitioner 1200 Port Arthur Rd Ladysmith WI 54848 7155325561
Oebser Amy 1437486784 F University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine 2009 Physician Assistant Ladysmith WI 54848


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