County of hospital: Boone County
Location of hospital: Hospital Dr. & Champions Dr., Columbia
Phone: (573) 882-4141
This facility also wraps itself around the Truman VA hospital. Which is good for veterans, because they work together to make sure veterans get what they need.
University Hospital is a 247-bed facility. The Cancer Care, Children's Care, Sports Medicine,
etc...all have their own buildings. This is not a hospital where you have to fight to find your needs.
"At an academic health center like MU Health Care, physicians from every field of medicine work together to offer comprehensive care. Our patients have access to the latest treatments and research. Our team approach takes into account all your needs, so that in good or poor health, you receive personalized attention.
"Our expert physicians offer a wide depth and breadth of services, from preventive health care to treatment for serious illnesses or injuries. We treat all patients who come to us with advanced procedures, giving you access to:
• The highest level of trauma care in the region
• Advanced neonatal care for newborns
• The only hospital in the region dedicated to orthopaedic care
• Fast care for heart attacks and strokes
• The state’s only hospital designed solely for cancer care.
~ University Hospital MU Health Care About Us page