Ottawa County Health Center

Name :

Ottawa County Health Center

Address  :

215 E 8th Street
PO Box 290

Town  :

Minneapolis

State  :

Kansas

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

67467

Phone  :

785 392 2122

Fax  :

785 392 2852

Web URL  :


Description

Ottawa County Health Center is a 52 bed county owned nonprofit hospital Since its opening in 1965 it has constantly expanded its services to meet the changing

needs of the community The hospital offers a wide range of services including acute care quotswing bedquot brain injury rehab long term care assisted living home health outpatient and rehabilitation services as well as a wellness center which includes a heated lap pool and whirlpool The hospital also operates some other unique services such as a recycling center quotmeals on wheelsquot and laundry services for patients in need

Mission
We will promote and provide an environment conducive to quality care

We will render the greatest good with equal rights to all and special privileges to none

We will provide internal and external education and maintain facility stability We will develop and maintain a congenial and working relationship with other facilities

We will encourage a holistic approach to health in everyday living of its employees and clients



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