Jackson county, NC
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Jackson County, North Carolina[edit | edit source]
- Jackson County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Carolina. As of the 2010 census, the population was 40,271. The county seat is Sylva, which is nestled among the Great Smoky Mountains. Jackson County is part of the Asheville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Healthcare in Jackson County, NC[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Jackson County, North Carolina is primarily provided by two main facilities: Harris Regional Hospital and Blue Ridge Health - Jackson.
Harris Regional Hospital[edit | edit source]
- Harris Regional Hospital is an 86-bed acute care facility located in Sylva, NC. The hospital is a part of Duke LifePoint Healthcare and has been a healthcare leader in western North Carolina for over 90 years. Harris Regional Hospital offers a broad scope of services including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, emergency medicine, imaging and laboratory services, and physical therapy.
Blue Ridge Health - Jackson[edit | edit source]
- Blue Ridge Health - Jackson is a community health center that provides comprehensive health services to the residents of Jackson County. The center offers a range of services including family medicine, pediatrics, behavioral health, and dental care. Blue Ridge Health operates on a sliding fee scale, ensuring that everyone in the community has access to quality healthcare, regardless of their ability to pay.
Health Statistics in Jackson County[edit | edit source]
- According to the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, Jackson County ranks 45th out of 100 for overall health outcomes in North Carolina. The county has a lower percentage of uninsured individuals compared to the state average. The primary care physician ratio in Jackson County is 1,390:1, which is slightly better than the state average of 1,420:1.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
- Healthcare in Jackson County, North Carolina is comprehensive and accessible, with facilities like Harris Regional Hospital and Blue Ridge Health - Jackson providing a wide range of services. The county's health statistics reflect its commitment to ensuring the health and well-being of its residents.
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Primary Care Jackson county, NC
Jackson county, NC - Specialists
| Provider page | Credentials | Gender | Medical school | Graduation year | Primary specialty | Secondary specialties | Address | Address2 | City | State | ZIP | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elliott Yukli 1801180534 | F | Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine | 2011 | Anesthesiology | Sylva | NC | 28779 | |||||
| David Peterson 1942307301 | MD | M | University Of Minnesota Medical School | 1987 | Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) | 262 Leroy George Dr | Clyde | NC | 28779 | |||
| Barrier Charles 1558364729 | M | University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of Medicine | 1995 | Gastroenterology | Suite 302 | Sylva | NC | 28779 | ||||
| Savell Randall 1497849087 | MD | M | Tulane University School Of Medicine | 1991 | Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine | Suite 302 | Sylva | NC | 28779 | ||
| Selby William 1164471579 | M | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine | 1986 | Pathology | Sylva | NC | 28779 |
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| North Carolina 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 North Carolina | |
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