Vance county, NC

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Vance County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]

  • Vance County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 45,422. Its county seat is Henderson. The county was formed in 1881 from parts of Granville County, Franklin County, and Warren County. It was named after Zebulon Baird Vance, Governor of North Carolina during the American Civil War and again from 1877 to 1879.

Healthcare in Vance County[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Vance County, with several notable healthcare facilities providing services to residents.

Maria Parham Health[edit | edit source]

  • Maria Parham Health is a hospital serving Vance County and the surrounding area. It is part of the Duke LifePoint Healthcare network. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, and behavioral health.

Granville Health System[edit | edit source]

  • Granville Health System is another healthcare provider in the region. Although its main campus is in neighboring Granville County, it also serves residents of Vance County. The health system includes Granville Medical Center, Granville Primary Care & OB/GYN, Granville Specialty Clinics, and Granville ExpressCare.

Vance Family Medicine[edit | edit source]

  • Vance Family Medicine is a primary care clinic located in Henderson, NC. The clinic provides a wide range of services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, and minor surgical procedures.

Health Statistics[edit | edit source]

  • According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Vance County ranks 92nd out of 100 counties in North Carolina for overall health outcomes. The county has a higher than average rate of premature death, with 10,300 years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 population, compared to the North Carolina average of 7,200.

Public Health Initiatives[edit | edit source]

  • Vance County has several public health initiatives aimed at improving the health of its residents. These include the Vance County Health Department's programs on chronic disease prevention, maternal and child health, and communicable disease control.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

  • Healthcare in Vance County, North Carolina, is served by a mix of hospitals, clinics, and public health initiatives. While there are challenges, such as a higher than average rate of premature death, the county's healthcare providers are committed to improving the health and well-being of their community.

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Primary care[edit source]


Primary Care Vance county, NC



Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Dieter Benjamin 1538352968 M Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University 2007 Family Practice Henderson NC 27536
Dloomy Joshua 1730533480 M Other 2016 Family Practice 480 Ruin Creek Rd Henderson NC 27536 2524923152
Higgins Matthew 1962695395 M Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University 2007 Family Practice 381 Ruin Creek Rd Henderson NC 27536 2524300666
Tesfaye Hanna 1477964930 F Other 2014 Family Practice 480 Ruin Creek Rd Henderson NC 27536 2524923152
Ucik Laura 1255863254 F Warren Alpert Medical School Of Brown University 2017 Family Practice Henderson NC 27536
Whitenton John 1659832335 M West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine 2019 Family Practice Henderson NC 27536
Strohschein Adam 1225659154 M University Of Minnesota Medical School 2020 Internal Medicine Henderson NC 27536



Vance county, NC - Specialists


Provider page Credentials Gender Medical school Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Jackson Albert 1417168667 M Indiana University School Of Medicine 2004 Anesthesiology Henderson NC 27536
Short Sydney 1053411165 MD F Other 2019 Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) Suite 128 Henderson NC 27536
Hopkins Jared 1295231645 M University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine 2018 Emergency Medicine Henderson NC 27536
Browning Charles 1568672905 MD M University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine 1999 Psychiatry Henderson NC 27536



Allied healthcare providers


Provider page Credentials Gender Education Graduation year Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Oliveri Tara 1467606913 F Other 2018 Nurse Practitioner 943 W Andrews Ave Suite H Henderson NC 27536 2524330061
Meadows Gabrielle 1952635807 F Southern College Of Optometry 2009 Optometry Henderson NC 27536
Wilcox Eric 1174219729 M Other 2020 Physical Therapy Henderson NC 27536
Rogers Anita 1003055575 F Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University 2008 Physician Assistant Henderson NC 27536
Watson Casey 1164890281 M Other 2007 Physician Assistant Henderson NC 27536 2526541020
Smith Douglas 1669440798 M Other 1990 Podiatry Suite 202 Henderson NC 27536


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