Northwood Deaconess Hlth Ctr

Details

Name :

Northwood Deaconess Hlth Ctr

Address  :

4 North Park Street
PO Box 190

Town  :

Northwood

State  :

North Dakota

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

58267

Phone  :

701 587 6060

Fax  :

701 587 6479

Web URL  :


Description

Northwood Deaconess Health Center
Northwood Deaconess Health Center NDHC located in Northwood ND provides a full range of health care services NDHC operates a 12 bed acute care hospital a 61 bed skilled nursing facility including a unit specializing in dementia care and provides a full range of laboratory and xray services physical rehabilitation and occupational therapy and ambulance services With more than 200 employees NDHC is the Northwood areas largest employer and is proud to be one of the quotpioneersquot of health care in the state of North Dakota

Our Mission
Serve as local access to a full range of health care services

Continue as a leader in primary care for the whole family in care of the
elderly amp in emergency services

Function as a focal point for community health education and wellness

NDHC provides this in a Christian environment respecting the dignity of all


History

History
Established in 1902 Northwood Deaconess Health Center is the oldest nursing home in the state and is owned by 12 Lutheran churches
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