Sioux county, ND
Sioux County, North Dakota[edit | edit source]
Sioux County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2020 census, the population was 4,153. Its county seat is Fort Yates. The county was created in 1914 and later organized in 1915. It is located on the south central edge of North Dakota and is named after the Native American Sioux tribe.
Healthcare in Sioux County[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Sioux County, North Dakota is primarily provided by two main facilities: the Indian Health Service (IHS) and the Standing Rock Indian Health Service Hospital.
Indian Health Service[edit | edit source]
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is a federal health program for American Indians and Alaska Natives. In Sioux County, the IHS provides a comprehensive health service delivery system for approximately 2,500 residents. The services provided by IHS include inpatient and outpatient hospital care, dental services, mental health and substance abuse treatment, and public health nursing services.
Standing Rock Indian Health Service Hospital[edit | edit source]
The Standing Rock Indian Health Service Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Fort Yates, Sioux County. It provides emergency care, inpatient and outpatient services, dental care, and public health services to the residents of Sioux County. The hospital has 12 beds and is accredited by the Joint Commission.
Health Statistics in Sioux County[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, Sioux County has a higher percentage of individuals without health insurance compared to the state average. As of 2019, approximately 22% of Sioux County residents under the age of 65 did not have health insurance, compared to the state average of 8%.
The county also has a higher rate of diabetes and obesity compared to the state average. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 14% of Sioux County adults have been diagnosed with diabetes, compared to the state average of 9%. Additionally, approximately 35% of Sioux County adults are obese, compared to the state average of 30%.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
While Sioux County, North Dakota has access to healthcare through the Indian Health Service and the Standing Rock Indian Health Service Hospital, there are still significant health disparities in the county. Efforts to improve healthcare access and outcomes in Sioux County should focus on increasing health insurance coverage and addressing chronic health conditions such as diabetes and obesity.
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Sioux county, ND
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quisno Jacqueline 1326016163 | MD | F | University Of Washington School Of Medicine | 1999 | Family Practice | Fort Yates | ND | 58538 | ||||
| Ryan Christopher 1386090496 | M | Other | 2016 | Family Practice | Fort Yates | ND | 58538 | |||||
| Tincher Amber 1235485426 | F | University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine | 2012 | Family Practice | Fort Yates | ND | 58538 | |||||
| Prebus Sol 1578501219 | MD | M | Other | 1994 | Internal Medicine | N10 N River Rd | Fort Yates | ND | 58538 | 7018543831 |
Sioux county, ND - Specialists
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Allied healthcare providers
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Education | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiederholt Brent 1588825723 | M | Other | 2015 | Nurse Practitioner | Fort Yates | ND | 58538 | |||||
| Candreva Michael 1346388915 | OD | M | New England College Of Optometry | 1995 | Optometry | Fort Yates | ND | 58538 |
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