St. Francois county, MO

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St. Francois County, Missouri[edit | edit source]

  • St. Francois County is a county located in the Lead Belt region in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the population was 65,359. The largest city and county seat is Farmington. The county was officially organized on December 19, 1821. It was named after the St. Francis River. The origin of the river's name is unclear. It might refer to St. Francis of Assisi. Another possibility is that Jacques Marquette, a Jesuit who explored the region in 1673, named the river to honor his religious order.

Healthcare in St. Francois County, Missouri[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in St. Francois County is primarily provided by two major healthcare facilities: Parkland Health Center and Mineral Area Regional Medical Center.

Parkland Health Center[edit | edit source]

  • Parkland Health Center is a combination of two formerly independent facilities, namely Farmington Community Hospital and Bonne Terre Hospital. It is a part of the BJC Healthcare system, one of the largest nonprofit healthcare organizations in the United States. Parkland Health Center offers a comprehensive array of services including 24-hour emergency care, cardiology, and orthopedics, among others.

Mineral Area Regional Medical Center[edit | edit source]

  • Mineral Area Regional Medical Center is a general medical and surgical hospital located in Farmington, MO. It provides a range of services from routine health examinations to managing chronic conditions. The hospital's emergency department offers comprehensive care for conditions ranging from cuts and broken bones to life-threatening conditions such as heart attack or stroke.

Health Statistics in St. Francois County[edit | edit source]

  • According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, St. Francois County ranks 83rd out of 115 counties in Missouri for overall health outcomes. This ranking takes into account factors such as length of life, quality of life, health behaviors, clinical care, social and economic factors, and physical environment.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • St. Francois County, Missouri, offers a range of healthcare services to its residents through its major healthcare facilities. Despite the challenges, these institutions continue to provide essential care and are committed to improving the health and well-being of the community.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care St. Francois county, MO



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Bass Timothy 1760914980 M Un Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine 2017 Family Practice Farmington MO 63640
Buchanan Pamela 1164633111 F Other 2005 Family Practice Bonne Terre MO 63628
Lum Laurence 1932193554 M Other 1995 Family Practice 330 N State St C Desloge MO 63601 5734315177
Moore James 1134171531 DO M Other 1985 Family Practice Farmington MO 63640
Pearson John 1639215478 DO M At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville 1990 Family Practice Farmington MO 63640
Morris Sequita 1467414268 MD F University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine 2001 General Practice Farmington MO 63640
Chand Nilima 1942227681 F Other 1987 Internal Medicine Farmington MO 63640



St. Francois county, MO - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Alvi Pervez 1932160348 MD M Other 1982 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Farmington MO 63640
Essma Samuel 1457361065 M Saint Louis University School Of Medicine 1987 Diagnostic Radiology Farmington MO 63640
Mohamed Ramadan 1235548413 M Other 2008 Hospitalist Internal Medicine 1110 Highlands Plaza Dr E Saint Louis MO 63640 3142730195
Fitz John 1306815972 M Saint Louis University School Of Medicine 1982 Ophthalmology Farmington MO 63640
Roberts Justin 1619057064 DO M At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville 2003 Ophthalmology Farmington MO 63640
Paul Moniz 1154373017 MD M At Still University Of Health Sciences, College Of Osteo Med, Kirksville 1995 Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine 301 N Hwy 21 Pilot Knob MO 63640 5735461260
Guinnip Paula 1023239720 MD F Georgetown University School Of Medicine 1992 Thoracic Surgery General Surgery Farmington MO 63640



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Counts Glenda 1215258744 F Other 2010 Nurse Practitioner Suite A Bonne Terre MO 63628
Mccarthy Marybeth 1619100161 F Other 2005 Nurse Practitioner 1101 W Liberty St Farmington MO 63640 5737566451
Mengwasser Lisa 1659724946 F Other 2016 Nurse Practitioner Farmington MO 63640
Lukefahr Kaitlyn 1154815462 F University Of Missouri St Louis - School Of Optometry 2018 Optometry Farmington MO 63640
Wade Steven 1073877619 M Other 2012 Qualified Audiologist Farmington MO 63640


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