Thurston county, NE
Thurston County, Nebraska[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
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[edit source]
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
| 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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