Sioux county, ND

Sioux County, North Dakota

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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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