Knapp Medical Center, a 233 bed not-for-profit hospital, serves a city and rural population of more than 175,000 people. Over 220 physicians, all independent professional practitioners, serve on the Knapp Medical Center Medical Staff. Services provided include: 24-hour physician staffed Emergency Department with a Level III Trauma designation, Women's Services consisting of Labor & Delvery Unit, Nursery and Postpartum; 16 bed Medical ICU, general surgical services, 52 cardiac monitored beds, Pediatric Unit, Comprehensive Radiology services, Hospice Care services and Rehab services. Knapp Medical Center has received the distinguished Healthgrades award for Pulmonary Care Excellence--Top 5% in Nation in 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008.
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