Wood county, WI
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Wood County, Wisconsin[edit | edit source]
- Wood County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. As of the 2010 census, the population was 74,749. Its county seat is Wisconsin Rapids. The county was created from the Wisconsin Territory in 1856 and organized in 1864. It is named after Joseph Wood, a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Healthcare in Wood County[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare is a significant aspect of life in Wood County, with several well-known healthcare facilities providing services to the residents.
Marshfield Clinic[edit | edit source]
- Marshfield Clinic is one of the largest healthcare systems in Wood County. It is a non-profit health care system with over 50 locations in northern, central, and western Wisconsin, including a large facility in Marshfield, Wood County. The clinic provides services in more than 86 specialties and subspecialties such as Genetics, Oncology, and Cardiology.
Aspirus Riverview Hospital[edit | edit source]
- Aspirus Riverview Hospital is another major healthcare provider in Wood County. Located in Wisconsin Rapids, the hospital offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgery, and specialty clinics. Aspirus Riverview Hospital is part of the Aspirus health system, which serves communities throughout northern and central Wisconsin, as well as the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Ascension Wisconsin[edit | edit source]
- Ascension Wisconsin operates several healthcare facilities in Wood County, including Ascension Saint Michael's Hospital in Stevens Point and Ascension Our Lady of Victory Hospital in Stanley. Ascension Wisconsin is part of Ascension, one of the leading non-profit and Catholic health systems in the U.S.
Health Statistics in Wood County[edit | edit source]
- According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Wood County ranks 57th out of 72 for health outcomes in Wisconsin. The county has a relatively high rate of smoking and obesity, and a lower rate of access to exercise opportunities compared to the state average. However, the county performs well in terms of access to primary care physicians and mental health providers.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Wood County, Wisconsin, is served by several major healthcare systems, including Marshfield Clinic, Aspirus Riverview Hospital, and Ascension Wisconsin. Despite some health challenges, these providers continue to offer a wide range of services to meet the needs of the county's residents.
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