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Health Care
Midwest Regional Medical Center is the first to become a Certified Trauma Center in the metro area. It serves the entire metro area including Eastern Oklahoma county. It is a 247 bed acute-care facility and is staffed by over 300 physicians. The Cancer Treatment Center has been regarded as one of the finest facilities in the area. Renaissance Women's Center is a 12 bed state of the art women's hospital specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. It serves as the OB-GYN function for Midwest Regional Medical Center.
Willow View Hospital is a private, non-profit network of programs
which provide a comprehensive range of psychiatric services.
This 93 bed facility offers quality professional care for children,
adolescents and adults. Located in a beautiful, park-like setting,
the peaceful surroundings and specialized programs are what make
Willow View unique.
High Pointe, a specialized psychiatric treatment center for
families, provides the environment, professional experience,
expertise and dedication essential to helping troubled youth.
Parents and family members are strongly urged to participate
in the treatment process. Their educational system is part of
the Mid-Del School District.
COST OF HEALTH CARE
Comparative Cost of Health Care in the Metropolitan Area: |
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NATIONAL AVERAGE: 100.0% |
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Midwest City |
97.1% |
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Cincinnati |
97.8% |
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Kansas City |
101.8% |
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Atlanta |
109.7% |
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Albuquerque |
113.5% |
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Dallas |
115.7% |
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Denver |
124.9% |
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Los Angeles |
132.5% |
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Source: ACCRA 1st Quarter 1994
Comparison of facilities and personnel currently in the
Metropolitan' Statistical Area and the Greater Metropolitan Statistical
Area: |
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MSA |
GMSA |
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Hospitals |
20 |
36 |
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Psych/Chem Dependency Hospitals |
17 |
27 |
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Long-term |
48 |
79 |
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Nursing homes |
55 |
99 |
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Licensed MD/DO |
1682 |
1992 |
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RN/LPN |
7040 |
10725 |
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Dentists |
494 |
640 |
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Optometrists |
72 |
118 |
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Phys Therapists |
289 |
344 |
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Psychologists |
144 |
200 |
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Pharmacists |
667 |
1063 |
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Podiatrists |
26 |
32 |
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Source: Central Oklahoma EDA |
The Midwest City Economic Dev. Comm.
P.O. Box 10980
Midwest City, Oklahoma 73140
Phone: (405) 733-3801
Fax: (405) 733-5633 |