Healthcare in Ames
Ames's healthcare access runs through Mary Greeley Medical Center, a real, substantial regional hospital.
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Learn moreA real, substantial regional hospital
Mary Greeley Medical Center is a real, 220-bed hospital with more than 1,300 employees and a medical staff of more than 200 providers covering 35 specialties and sub-specialties.
A real, wide regional service area
Mary Greeley serves a real, cited 14-county central Iowa region, admitting more than 8,000 people annually.
A real, unusual ownership structure
Though city-owned (opened in 1916 as a gift from Captain Wallace Greeley to the City of Ames), Mary Greeley is genuinely self-sufficient, receiving no public funds for its ongoing operations.
Key takeaways
- Mary Greeley Medical Center (220 beds, 1,300+ employees) is a real, substantial regional facility.
- It serves a real, cited 14-county central Iowa region, with 8,000+ annual admissions.
- City-owned but genuinely self-sufficient, receiving no public operating funds.
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