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Dr. Larry Robey, MD
- 301 Max Luther Drive North West
- Huntsville,
- Alabama
- 35811
Specialties
- Preventive Medicine
- Public Health
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Dr. Arthur B. Cajigal, DO
- Dep Cdr For Clin Svc 4100 Goss Road
- Huntsville,
- Alabama
- 35809
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- Public Health
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Huntsville Information
Huntsville, Alabama is home to 2 practicing public health doctors who have offices in 1 county and 3 zip codes, including zip codes 35811, 35809, and 35801.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Huntsville has a population of 166,313, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 public health doctor for every 83,156 residents.
Alabama Information
Montgomery is the capital city of this southern state, though Birmingham is its largest city. Population in 2005 was 4,557,808. Alabama is the birthplace of historical figures Hank Aaron, Helen Keller, and George Washington Carver. Take an airboat tour on the Mobile river delta, see the Alabama Civil Rights museum in Mantua, or tour the Jazz Hall of Fame in Birmingham. Visit the Shakespeare Festival Theater Complex in Montgomery, or play a round of golf at one of Alabama’s many acclaimed courses. From the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the state’s north to the Gulf coast beaches in the south, Alabama’s scenery includes a varied and diverse landscape.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Alabama has a population of 4,557,808. Of this population, 1,074,627 are under the age of 18 and 600,258 are at or above the age of 65.
Public Health Information
Description
Public health is the science of preventive health of the general public. A public health physician is concerned with prevention of disease by promoting vaccinations and immunizations and other public health services. This physician may have a background in epidemiology, or environmental, behavioral or occupational health. The public health physician may also direct health programs for governmental or private agencies. This specialist analyzes community health trends, and may consult with other physicians, community organizations or welfare agencies.
