Turner county, SD
Turner County, South Dakota[edit | edit source]
Turner County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,347. Its county seat is Parker. The county was created in 1871 and organized in 1873. It is named for John W. Turner, a legislator.
Healthcare in Turner County, South Dakota[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Turner County, South Dakota is primarily provided by a mix of hospitals, clinics, and private practices. The county is served by several healthcare facilities that offer a range of services from primary care to specialized treatments.
Pioneer Memorial Hospital[edit | edit source]
Pioneer Memorial Hospital is a critical access hospital located in Viborg, South Dakota. It provides a range of services including emergency care, inpatient services, surgery, and outpatient services. The hospital is part of the Pioneer Health Network, which also includes a nursing home and assisted living facility.
Turner County Community Health Services[edit | edit source]
Turner County Community Health Services is a public health department that provides a variety of services to residents of Turner County. These services include immunizations, health education, disease prevention, and environmental health services.
Avera Medical Group[edit | edit source]
Avera Medical Group is a network of physicians and healthcare professionals serving South Dakota and surrounding areas. In Turner County, Avera operates several clinics offering primary care, specialty care, and urgent care services.
Sanford Health[edit | edit source]
Sanford Health is one of the largest health systems in the United States. In Turner County, Sanford operates clinics in Parker and Centerville, providing a range of services from primary care to specialized treatments.
Health Statistics in Turner County[edit | edit source]
According to the United States Census Bureau, Turner County has a total area of 617 square miles, of which 617 square miles is land and 0.2 square miles is water. The county's population density was 14 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 98.38% White, 0.24% Black or African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.25% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.18% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. 0.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
In terms of healthcare, the county has a relatively high rate of uninsured individuals, with 9.1% of the population lacking health insurance, compared to the national average of 8.8%. The county also has a higher than average rate of individuals with disabilities, with 15.1% of the population reporting a disability, compared to the national average of 12.6%.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Turner County, South Dakota is provided by a mix of hospitals, clinics, and private practices. Despite the challenges posed by the county's rural location and relatively high rates of uninsured individuals and individuals with disabilities, the county's healthcare providers strive to provide high-quality care to all residents.
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Allied healthcare providers
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Education | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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| Long Gregory 1629027107 | DC | M | Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport | 1998 | Chiropractic | Parker | SD | 57053 | ||||
| Saunders Jon 1447234257 | DC | M | Palmer College Chiropractic - Davenport | 1992 | Chiropractic | Marion | SD | 57043 |
| South Dakota 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 South Dakota | |
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