Essex county, NJ
Essex County, New Jersey[edit | edit source]
Essex County is a county located in the northeastern part of New Jersey, United States. As of the 2020 Census, the county's population was approximately 825,000, making it the state's third-most populous county. Its county seat is Newark, which is also the largest city in the state.
Essex County is part of the New York Metropolitan Area and is primarily residential, with the population being heavily urban.
Healthcare in Essex County, New Jersey[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Essex County is diverse and comprehensive, with numerous hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities serving the residents. These facilities provide a wide range of services, from primary care to specialized treatments.
Hospitals[edit | edit source]
University Hospital[edit | edit source]
University Hospital is the principal teaching hospital of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences as well as a regional resource for advanced services across many complex specialties. It is located in Newark, the county seat.
Saint Michael's Medical Center[edit | edit source]
Saint Michael's Medical Center, located in Newark, is a 358-bed regional tertiary-care, teaching, and research center in the heart of Newark's business and educational district.
East Orange General Hospital[edit | edit source]
East Orange General Hospital, located in East Orange, is a fully accredited general acute care hospital with 211 beds, providing a wide range of quality healthcare services to the community.
Clinics[edit | edit source]
Newark Community Health Centers[edit | edit source]
Newark Community Health Centers is a network of federally qualified health centers providing primary and preventative care services, with locations throughout Newark and surrounding areas.
Zufall Health Center[edit | edit source]
Zufall Health Center, with a location in West Orange, provides a range of medical, dental, and behavioral health services to the underserved populations of Essex County.
Health Statistics[edit | edit source]
According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps program, Essex County ranks 16th in health outcomes out of the 21 counties in New Jersey. The county has a relatively high rate of premature death, with 7,300 years of potential life lost before age 75 per 100,000 population, compared to the state average of 5,200.
See Also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
External Links[edit | edit source]
- Official Website of Essex County
- University Hospital
- Saint Michael's Medical Center
- East Orange General Hospital
- Newark Community Health Centers
- Zufall Health Center
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Primary care[edit source]
Primary Care Essex county, NJ
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
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| Schor Joshua 1578639514 | MD | M | Yale University School Of Medicine | 1985 | Internal Medicine | Geriatric Medicine | Millburn | NJ | 7041 |
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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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| Coffey Anne 1073673117 | F | National University Of Arts And Sciences, Medical Department | 2002 | Chiropractic | Bloomfield | NJ | 7003 | |||||
| Ong Theresa 1902989726 | F | Other | 2004 | Physical Therapy | Bloomfield | NJ | 7003 |
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