Miami Valley Hospital

Dayton, Ohio is a city with 250,000 population but the surrounding service area includes approximately 1,000,000 in population. Known for affordable housing and safe, attractive neighborhoods, the area boasts several of Ohio's top-ranked school systems, short commutes and easy access to a variety of recreation, sports, cultural arts and other entertainment. Likewise, it is a strong medical community, with a medical school located at Wright State University. Members of the medical community represent a broad ranged of medical education and training experiences. It shows. Miami Valley Hospital continues to be recognized as a leading healthcare resource in the area, being awarded: JCAHO Ernest Codman Award for quality improvement; Solucient's Top 100 Hospitals in Cardioovascular Care ; US News & World Report's America's Best Hospitals in 1999 and in 2002-2004; 2007 HealthGrades Top 5% Distinguish Hospital Award and the NRC Consumer Choice Award for nine consecutive years.

Home of the Wright brothers and other inventors who sparked the industrial boom of the 20th century, Dayton gained prominence as a manufacturing center. Today the area is increasingly known for its expertise in engineering and information technology. InfoWorld magazine recently named the region one of eight U.S. communities best equipped to thrive because of its growing Internet technology base.

Sports fans find ample opportunity for enjoyment. The Dayton Dragons have captivated area residents, playing to sold-out crowds since minor league baseball returned to Dayton in 2000. University of Dayton basketball is a perennial favorite, along with Dayton Bombers hockey, and Wright State University basketball. Major league baseball's Cincinnati Reds and two NFL football teams are within a one- to two-hour drive.

The region's 35,000 acres of parks and nature preserves offer outdoor enjoyment year round and a growing network of cycling trails that provide miles of active recreation for families and cycling enthusiasts alike. The newest attraction is Riverscape, whose Five Rivers Fountain of Lights can be seen from Miami Valley Hospital.

A diverse selection of performing arts also awaits you. Dayton is home to the Dayton Ballet, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company, a modern dance company rooted in the African American experience, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, the Dayton Opera and Victoria Theatre Association. The Fraze Pavilion is a popular outdoor music venue and the annual Cityfolk Festival draws thousands to Dayton each June. Nearby Cincinnati, Columbus and Indianapolis offer additional arts and entertainment.