Thomas county, KS

Thomas County, Kansas

Thomas County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2020 census, the county population was 7,900. Its county seat is Colby, and its largest city is also Colby. The county was named after George Henry Thomas, a Union General during the American Civil War.

Healthcare in Thomas County

Healthcare in Thomas County, Kansas is primarily provided by the Citizens Medical Center, a community hospital located in Colby. The hospital provides a wide range of services including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services.

Citizens Medical Center

Citizens Medical Center is a 25-bed critical access hospital located in Colby, Kansas. The hospital was established in 1952 and has been serving the residents of Thomas County and surrounding areas ever since. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission and is a member of the Kansas Hospital Association.

The hospital offers a wide range of services including:

• Emergency Department: The Emergency Department at Citizens Medical Center is staffed 24/7 by board-certified emergency physicians and nurses. The department is equipped with advanced technology to handle any type of emergency situation.

• Surgical Services: The Surgical Services Department at Citizens Medical Center offers a wide range of surgical procedures including general surgery, orthopedic surgery, and endoscopic procedures.

• Diagnostic Imaging: The Diagnostic Imaging Department at Citizens Medical Center offers a wide range of imaging services including X-ray, CT scan, MRI, ultrasound, and mammography.

• Rehabilitation Services: The Rehabilitation Services Department at Citizens Medical Center offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services.

In addition to these services, Citizens Medical Center also offers specialty clinics, a sleep study center, a cardiac rehabilitation program, and a wellness center.

Other Healthcare Facilities in Thomas County

In addition to Citizens Medical Center, there are several other healthcare facilities in Thomas County including:

• Colby Health Plaza: Colby Health Plaza is a primary care clinic located in Colby. The clinic offers a wide range of services including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, and women's health services.

• Thomas County Health Department: The Thomas County Health Department offers a variety of public health services including immunizations, disease prevention, health education, and environmental health services.

• Prairie Senior: Prairie Senior is a senior living community located in Colby. The community offers a variety of services for seniors including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services.

Conclusion

Healthcare in Thomas County, Kansas is comprehensive and accessible, with a variety of facilities and services available to meet the needs of the community. From the critical care provided by Citizens Medical Center to the primary care services offered by Colby Health Plaza and the public health services provided by the Thomas County Health Department, residents of Thomas County have access to high-quality healthcare close to home.

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Primary Care Thomas county, KS

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Kuhlman Kara 1558652818		F	University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal)	2011	Family Practice			Family Center For Health Care	Colby	KS	67701
Matchell Darren 1003840547	DO	M	Other	2002	Family Practice			Family Center For Health Care	Colby	KS	67701
Nichols Totten Kysha 1073957262		F	University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal)	2013	Family Practice			Family Center For Health Care	Colby	KS	67701
Nordquist Michael 1558867580		M	Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences	2018	Family Practice			Family Center For Health Care	Colby	KS	67701

Thomas county, KS - Specialists

• Addiction medicine doctors
• Advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologists
• Allergy/immunology doctors
• Anesthesiologists
• Cardiac electrophysiologists
• Cardiologists
• Dermatologists
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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Kopriva Brenda 1598970642		F	University Of Kansas School Of Med (Kc/wich/sal)	2006	General Surgery			Family Center For Health Care	Colby	KS	67701

Allied healthcare providers

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Education	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Parker Kristin 1073971628		F	Cleveland Chiropractic College - Kansas City	2015	Chiropractic			Suite 200	Colby	KS	67701
Cook Therese 1790477321		F	Other	2023	Nurse Practitioner			Family Center For Health Care	Colby	KS	67701
Stephens Dawn 1417953738	PT	F	Other	1993	Physical Therapy			Suite 8	Colby	KS	67701
Unruh Brian 1851493472	PA	M	Other	1998	Physician Assistant			Family Center For Health Care	Colby	KS	67701

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