Shelby county, IN
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Shelby County, Indiana[edit | edit source]
- Shelby County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 44,436. The county seat is Shelbyville. The county was named for Isaac Shelby, Kentucky governor and Indian fighter.
Healthcare in Shelby County, Indiana[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Shelby County, Indiana is provided by a variety of facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and specialized care centers.
Major Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
Major Hospital[edit | edit source]
- Major Hospital is a general medical and surgical facility located in Shelbyville, Indiana. It is a 70-bed facility that provides a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and maternity care. The hospital is accredited by the Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP).
Jane Pauley Community Health Center[edit | edit source]
- Jane Pauley Community Health Center is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) located in Shelbyville. The center provides a wide range of services including primary care, dental care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. The center is named after Jane Pauley, a well-known television journalist and Indiana native.
Shelbyville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center[edit | edit source]
- Shelbyville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is a skilled nursing facility that provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and specialized services for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
Health Statistics[edit | edit source]
- According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Shelby County ranks 68th out of 92 counties in Indiana for overall health outcomes. The county has a higher than average rate of adult smoking and obesity, and a lower than average rate of access to exercise opportunities.
Public Health Initiatives[edit | edit source]
- Shelby County has several public health initiatives aimed at improving the health and well-being of its residents. These include the Healthy Shelby County Coalition, which focuses on reducing obesity and tobacco use, and the Shelby County Drug Free Coalition, which works to prevent substance abuse.
See Also[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
- Official Shelby County Website
- Major Hospital
- Jane Pauley Community Health Center
- Shelbyville Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
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| Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
| Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in Indiana | |
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