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Description

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We Are A Health System

Norman Regional Health System is a multicampus system that serves healthcare needs throughout south central Oklahoma Our acutecare facility on the Porter Avenue Campus is licensed for 324 beds and offers a full range of services Moore Medical Center a 45bed facility provides general medical and surgical needs physical therapy obstetrical services 24hour emergency services and closetohome diagnostic imaging to the Moore community The new HealthPlex campus at Interstate 35 and Tecumseh Road licensed for 136 beds features Cardiovascular Services Spine and Orthopedic Surgery and Womens and Childrens Services

Norman Regional Health System also provides outpatient diagnostic centers medical transport services physician services centers of excellence durable medical equipment supplies a primary care network community wellness service and employer health services We have grown to employ more than 2700 people and have 356 physicians credentialed on the Medical Staff

Our Mission
Norman Regional Health System will provide quality and compassionate health care services and education to our regional community in a responsive efficient and safe manner

Our Vision
Norman Regional Health System will improve the quality of life in our regional community

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History

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Our History
Norman Regional Health System is focused on the healthcare of the community it serves We are a hospital with a vision to provide the most comprehensive healthcare services for the citizens of south central Oklahoma

As Norman grows Norman Regional Health System is poised to offer residents the most convenient and efficient healthcare available It has been this way ever since the last brick was laid in the foundation on June 2 1946 Our history is interwoven with the proud heritage of the communities we serve

Norman Regionals tradition of healthcare is a proud one Dr John L Day an early Norman physician saw the need for a local hospital after World War I He worked to get the American Legion interested in establishing a hospital The Legion secured the Whitwell property at Johnson and North Ponca Streets as a location and raised funds for the twostory brick structure

The American Legion Memorial Hospital closed its doors in October of 1943 due to a shortage of trained personnel during World War II During the three years that Norman was without a hospital local news reporters recounted tragedies of local families whose loved ones seriously ill or injured had lost their lives on their way to an Oklahoma City hospital nearly 25 miles away

When the doors to Norman Municipal Hospital opened on June 2 1946 it was a source of great pride for those dedicated physicians and citizens responsible for its existence It was also a welcome relief to many families who had gone without a healthcare facility for so long

Local physicians and the Chamber of Commerce worked tirelessly to interest the community in the possibility of voting on a bond issue to support the building of a hospital Eventually 155000 was provided through bonds voted by the citizens of Norman to help fund the 233000 project The remaining 78000 came from a grant from the Federal Works agency

The 61bed hospital opened with a staff of 29 employees and began again to serve the healthcare needs of the community with modern services

Norman Municipal changed its name to Norman Regional in 1984 to better reflect the entire community it served This marked the beginning of an era of unprecedented technological growth and specialization

Today Norman Regional is still at the forefront of the alwayschanging healthcare industry Norman Regional Hospital strives to offer easily accessed and costefficient ways to prevent disease or lessen its severity Norman Regional promotes health and wellness to the community it serves

From the early days to the progressive future Norman Regional is a leader in healthcare for the residents of south central Oklahoma