Tipton county, TN
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Tipton County, Tennessee[edit | edit source]
- Tipton County is a county located in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of the 2010 census, the population was 61,081. Its county seat is Covington. Tipton County is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Healthcare in Tipton County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Tipton County, Tennessee is a critical aspect of public health and is essential for the prevention, treatment, and management of illnesses and the preservation of mental and physical well-being through the services offered by the medical and allied health professions.
Hospitals[edit | edit source]
- Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton
- Baptist Memorial Hospital-Tipton is a general medical and surgical hospital in Covington, TN, with 100 beds. It is accredited by the Joint Commission (JC). In the latest year with available data, the hospital had about 3,500 admissions, performed 1,200 inpatient and 1,400 outpatient surgeries, and its emergency room had 18,000 visits.
Clinics[edit | edit source]
- Covington Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
- Covington Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility offering comprehensive healthcare and rehabilitation therapy. It provides a full range of medical services to seniors and others in need of long-term care.
- Tipton County Health Department
- The Tipton County Health Department offers a variety of health services aimed at promoting a healthy community, preventing illness, and protecting the health of residents. Services include immunizations, family planning, WIC services, and environmental health services.
Primary Care Physicians[edit | edit source]
- Primary care physicians in Tipton County, TN see an average of 1,900 patients per year. The most common type of primary care physician in Tipton County, TN is a family physician, followed by internal medicine physicians.
Health Statistics[edit | edit source]
- According to the County Health Rankings, Tipton County ranks 45th out of 95 counties in Tennessee 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]
- Healthcare in Tipton County, Tennessee is a vital part of the community. With a variety of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and primary care physicians, residents have access to comprehensive care. However, there is always room for improvement, as indicated by the county's health ranking.
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| Tennessee Physician / Provider Directory | ||
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| Primary Care | Providing comprehensive primary care including Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, General Practice, Obstetrics/Gynecology, and Pediatrics | 
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| Specialists | A full spectrum from Addiction Medicine to Urology, representing diverse specialties | |
| Surgeons | Expertise across disciplines including Cardiac Surgery, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, and more | |
| Dentists and Other Providers | Detailed listing of Dentists, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, and Optometrists alongside other allied healthcare providers | |
| Hospitals | An overview of Hospitals in Tennessee | |
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