Thurston county, NE

Thurston County, Nebraska

Thurston County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,222. The county seat is Pender. The county was established in 1889 and named after U.S. Senator John M. Thurston. The county is unique in Nebraska as it has a Native American majority population, with over 75% of residents identifying as Native American, primarily from the Omaha and Winnebago Tribes.

Healthcare in Thurston County

Healthcare in Thurston County, Nebraska is primarily provided by two main facilities: the Pender Community Hospital and the Carl T. Curtis Health Education Center.

Pender Community Hospital

Pender Community Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Pender, the county seat of Thurston County. The hospital provides a wide range of healthcare services including emergency care, surgical services, radiology, and rehabilitation services. The hospital is committed to providing high-quality healthcare and has been recognized for its efforts in improving patient safety and quality of care.

Carl T. Curtis Health Education Center

The Carl T. Curtis Health Education Center is a healthcare facility located in Macy, Nebraska. The center is operated by the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska and provides healthcare services to the tribal community and surrounding areas. The center offers a variety of services including primary care, dental services, behavioral health services, and community health programs.

Health Statistics in Thurston County

According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Thurston County ranks 88th out of 93 counties in Nebraska for overall health outcomes. The county has a higher than average rate of smoking, obesity, and physical inactivity compared to the state average. However, the county has a lower than average rate of excessive drinking and alcohol-impaired driving deaths.

Conclusion

Healthcare in Thurston County, Nebraska is a critical issue due to the county's unique demographic makeup and health challenges. The two main healthcare facilities, Pender Community Hospital and Carl T. Curtis Health Education Center, play a vital role in providing healthcare services to the residents of the county. Despite the challenges, these facilities continue to strive to improve the health and well-being of the residents of Thurston County.

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Primary Care Thurston county, NE

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Fornander Wade 1053383554	MD	M	University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine	2002	Family Practice		100 Hospital Dr		Pender	NE	68047	4023853083
Wong Aubrey 1073827663		F	Other	2008	General Practice				Macy	NE	68039

Thurston county, NE - Specialists

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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Pflug John 1205826989		M	University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine	1989	Otolaryngology				Pender	NE	68047

Allied healthcare providers

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Education	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Herman Joelle 1386724151		F	Northwestern College Of Chiropractic	2002	Chiropractic				Pender	NE	68047
Chen Ifan 1346235199		F	Other	2020	Nurse Practitioner				Pender	NE	68047
Jones Chelsea 1154929230		F	Other	2020	Nurse Practitioner				Winnebago	NE	68071	4028783554
Nahriri Sandi 1043790587		F	Other	2018	Nurse Practitioner				Macy	NE	68039
Kneifl Quinn 1023063401	PA	F	Other	2004	Physician Assistant				Pender	NE	68047
Mccarthy Gregory 1831186865	DPM	M	Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences	1993	Podiatry				Winnebago	NE	68071

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