SkyRidge Medical Center is a 351-bed, two campus, full service, regional medical center providing outstanding healthcare to the City of Cleveland, Bradley County and surrounding communities. Services include surgery, digestive care, cardiology, senior services, behavioral health, women's services, emergency and pediatric care. Patients receive skilled care in a compassionate environment that promotes comfort and healing. The health professionals at SkyRidge Medical Center are focused on quality, customer-friendly care and skilled medical processes.
COMMUNITY
More than 80,000 people call Cleveland and Bradley County home, and the hospital's primary and secondary service area encompasses approximately 200,000 people. One of the fastest growing cities in Tennessee, Cleveland is nestled away in the breathtaking foothills of the Tennessee Mountains. Cleveland is not only a beautiful place to be, it is only minutes away from the main thoroughfares allowing easy access to Chattanooga, Knoxville and Nashville, Tennessee; Atlanta, Georgia and Asheville, North Carolina. This allows residents of Cleveland the opportunity to experience many social and recreational activities.
It only takes one look to see that Cleveland is a good place to grow a business, offering a diverse mix of business and industry. There are companies such as Bowater Paper, Duracell Battery, Schering-Plough, M & M Mars, Newlywed Foods, Olin/Arch Chemicals, Maytag, Honeywell, Rubbermaid, Westvaco and Georgia Pacific. (There are 15 Fortune 500 companies.)
There is no personal state income tax.
RECREATION
There are many lakes for fishing, boating, skiing, kayaking and rafting. Just outside Bradley County is the breathtaking Ocoee River, host of the 1996 Whitewater Olympic Events. Peace and tranquility may also be found in the recreational parks, golf courses or picnic sites - the entire family will find something to do. Or choose to experience many of the noted regional attractions: the Tennessee Aquarium, national military park, Civil War museums and amusement parks. Neighboring Chattanooga offers many other recreational and social activities such as Chattanooga Lookouts minor league baseball, various festivals and celebrations. Regardless of your recreational and leisure interests, Cleveland has something just for you.
Adding to Cleveland's recreational appeal is the climate in the area. Cleveland enjoys four seasons: a vibrant spring, warm and sunny summer, rich and colorful fall and mild winter. Experience all four seasons, without shoveling snow!
EDUCATION
Cleveland City and Bradley County School Systems have been among the 24 Tennessee communities to be awarded the Governor's A+ designation for Community Commitment to Excellence. They have maintained this designation since 1990. In addition, Cleveland offers private school alternatives, and for those who would like to home school, a viable support network is available. Higher education includes: Cleveland State Community College, Lee University and the Church of God Theological Seminary. In addition to the higher education in Cleveland, neighboring counties afford the opportunity to attend University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College and Bryan College.