Walker county, AL

Walker County, Alabama

• Walker County is a county located in the central portion of the U.S. state of Alabama. As of the 2020 census, the population was 63,521. Its county seat is Jasper. Walker County was established on December 26, 1823, and named after Senator John Walker, a member of the United States Senate.

Healthcare in Walker County, Alabama

• Healthcare in Walker County, Alabama is provided by a variety of institutions, ranging from private practices to large hospitals. The county is home to several well-known healthcare facilities that provide a wide range of services to residents.

Walker Baptist Medical Center

• Walker Baptist Medical Center is a 267-bed, acute care facility located in Jasper, Alabama. The hospital offers a comprehensive range of clinical services, including cardiology, orthopedics, general surgery, and emergency care. Walker Baptist Medical Center is part of the Baptist Health System, a network of healthcare facilities throughout Alabama.

Capstone Rural Health Center

• Capstone Rural Health Center is a non-profit healthcare provider located in Parrish, Alabama. The center provides primary care services to underserved populations in Walker County and surrounding areas. Services include family medicine, dental care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.

Ridgeview Health Services

• Ridgeview Health Services is a skilled nursing facility located in Jasper, Alabama. The facility provides long-term care, rehabilitation services, and hospice care to residents of Walker County.

Health Statistics in Walker County

• According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, Walker County has a higher than average rate of chronic diseases compared to the rest of the state. In 2019, the county had a diabetes prevalence rate of 16.2%, compared to the state average of 13.2%. The county also has a higher than average rate of heart disease, with a prevalence rate of 7.1% compared to the state average of 6.1%.

Conclusion

• Healthcare in Walker County, Alabama is provided by a variety of institutions, each offering a unique range of services. From acute care hospitals to rural health centers and skilled nursing facilities, residents of Walker County have access to comprehensive healthcare services. However, the county faces significant health challenges, particularly in the area of chronic disease management.
  

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Primary Care Walker county, AL

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Medical school	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Ashley Donald 1093769036		M	Mississippi Medical College	1986	Family Practice				Jasper	AL	35501
Bivona Katherine 1255482832	MD	F	University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	2005	Family Practice		2201 N Airport Rd		Jasper	AL	35504	2052219351
Eiseler Sara 1851653539		F	Wayne State University School Of Medicine	2012	Internal Medicine				Jasper	AL	35501	2053874000
Hall William 1194770222	MD	M	University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	1978	Internal Medicine				Jasper	AL	35501
Osula Claude 1235137688	MD	M	Other	1983	Internal Medicine			Suite 700	Jasper	AL	35501
Osula Claude 1235137688	MD	M	Other	1983	Internal Medicine			Suite 4	Carbon Hill	AL	35549
Swindle Carol 1972512036		F	University Of Alabama School Of Medicine	1984	Obstetrics/gynecology				Jasper	AL	35501

Walker county, AL - Specialists

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Allied healthcare providers

Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Education	Graduation year	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Philpot-bowen C 1831132307	DC	F	Other	1984	Chiropractic				Jasper	AL	35504
Henslee Valerie 1841655586		F	Other	2015	Nurse Practitioner				Jasper	AL	35501
Mummey Autumn 1376000828		F	Other	2018	Nurse Practitioner				Jasper	AL	35503

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