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Health Care



Midwest Regional Medical Center, the Women's Renaissance Center and the Cancer Treatment Center are recognized as some of the finest hospitals in the area. The advanced treatments available include a wide range of care from nearly 200 staff physicians representing at least 36 medical specialties.

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:

NATIONAL AVERAGE: 100.0%

Midwest City		  97.1%
Cincinnati		  97.8%
Kansas City		101.8%
Atlanta			109.7%
Albuquerque		113.5%
Dallas			115.7%
Denver			124.9%
Los Angeles		132.5%

Source: ACCRA 1st Quarter 1994

Comparison of facilities and personnel currently in the
Metropolitan' Statistical Area and the Greater
Metropolitan Statistical Area:

			          MSA      GMSA
Hospitals			20          36
Psych/Chem

Dependency Hospitals		17          27
Long-term			48          79
Nursing homes			55          99
Licensed MD/DO 1682 1992

RN/LPN		                     7040    10725
Dentists		          494        640
Optometrists			72        118
Phys Therapists		           289       344
Psychologists		           144       200
Pharmacists		           667     1063
Podiatrists			26         32
Source: Central Oklahoma EDA





For more information contact:

Midwest City Chamber of commerce

301 N. Air Depot, Suite A

Midwest City, Oklahoma 73110

(405) 733-3801

Fax: (405) 733-5633