Norman Regional Hospital Explained

Norman Regional Hospital
Org/Group:	Norman Regional Health System
Region:	Norman
State:	Oklahoma
Country:	US
Type:	General
Emergency:	III
Helipad:	Yes
Beds:	324^[1]
Founded:	2 June 1946

Norman Regional Hospital is a 324-bed general hospital that serves Norman, Oklahoma and the surrounding communities. Founded in 1946 as Norman Municipal Hospital, Norman Regional has since become one of the state's busiest hospitals, with its emergency department receiving more than 70,000 annual visitors.^[2]

History

Norman Regional Hospital was founded on 2 June 1946 as Norman Municipal Hospital. The 61 bed facility was funded through bonds and a grant from the Federal Works Agency. Norman Municipal changed its name to Norman Regional in 1984.^[3]

Medical Services

• Emergency Department
• Stroke Center
• Surgical Services
• Cancer Services
• Imaging Services

Notes and References

1. News: Norman Regional Renews contract for business analytics solutions With Streamline Health. 4 March 2014. Wall Street Journal. 3 March 2014.
2. Web site: Norman Regional Health System - Our Services. 4 March 2014.
3. Web site: Norman Regional Health System - History. 4 March 2014.