Austin
Medical Clinic
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121 Main Street
P.O. Box 225
Austin,
NV 89310
Phone: (775)
964-2222
Fax: (775) 372-2232
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This facility is provided by Lander County
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Hours:
Tuesday - 9:00a.m. to 12 Noon
For Telemedicine
Wednesday - 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Closed from 12 to 1 for lunch |
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Professional
Staff:
Ertha Nanton,
M.D.
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We're just across the street
from the Court House and Sheriff's Office.
Overview—
Nevada Health Centers operates 21 medical and dental sites including a Health Care for the Homeless Program, a School Based Health Program and an OB/GYN Center. In addition we operate three Miles for Smiles Buses, the Mammovan, two WIC sites and a Community Health Pharmacy.
Austin Medical Clinic
opened its doors to serve the community with quality health care in
1992. Located in Lander County, at the intersection of
State Route 305 and Highway 50 lies Austin, where many of the
establishments that served the Silver Rush of 1862 still stand today.
Target Population— Austin’s population is
approximately 350 people.
Services Provided— Family Medicine,
Women’s Health, Pediatrics, D.O.T. Physicals, Occupational Health,
STD/HIV Education & Screening, Family Planning, Lab, X-Ray, Prescription
Dispensary, Periodic Screenings for Kids & Adults, Well-Child Care and
Immunizations, Prenatal and Newborn Care, Chronic Illness Management,
Health Education.
Staffing:
Austin is staffed with one MD. There is one back
office/front office support staff. Once a month, a Medicaid
Eligibility Specialist visits the clinic to assist the community with
available programs.
Federal Designation— HPSA, MUA
Patient Profile for 2004 – Ethnic groups
served (top 3): Caucasian (90%); American Indian (2%); Black (1%)
