Mineral Area Regional Medical CenterLocated just 70 miles south of St. Louis and known as ´´The City of Tradition and Progress,´´ Farmington is a community of tree-lined streets and friendly neighborhoods with a strong local economy.
Located just 70 miles south of St. Louis and known as The City of Tradition and Progress, Farmington is a community of tree-lined streets and friendly neighborhoods with a strong local economy and excellent school system.The HospitalMineral Area Regional Medical Center (MARMC), a 135 bed, general acute care hospital located in Farmington, Missouri, is accredited by AOA, the American Osteopathic Association. With over 100 physicians on the medical staff, MARMC offers a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including 24-hour Emergency Services, Intensive Care, Medical/Surgical care, and OB/GYN. Other services include Diagnostic Imaging (X ray, CT, MRI, Mammography, Ultrasound and Nuclear Medicine), Rehabilitation (including Physical, Speech and Occupational Therapy) and Laboratory Services. The hospitals Outpatient Center provides a comprehensive range of surgical and diagnostic services. Home Health Services are delivered by an expert team of registered nurses, therapists, social workers and certified home health aides.The CommunityFirst established in the late 1790s, when the area was still under Spanish rule, Farmington combines a bustling business environment and a healthy, diversified economy with the traditional values of hometown America. As the seat of government for St. Francois County, Farmington also serves as a regional shopping center, with over 35 restaurants, department stores and specialty shops. The citys Civic Center features an indoor pool and fitness center, indoor track, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, and a Water Park for summer fun. Mineral Area College, located in nearby Park Hills, is a two-year fully accredited community college. Jefferson College, just 40 minutes from Farmington, offers both two- and four-year degree programs.RecreationSoutheast Missouri is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. There are 10 state parks just a short drive from Farmington, offering a wealth of opportunities for camping, fishing, ATV riding, hiking, horseback riding, backpacking and rock climbing. For golfers, St. Francois Country Club offers an 18-hole 6,568-yard course. Crown Pointe Golf Club, 7,069 yards in length, features bent-grass greens and a community of luxury homes. Listed as one of Americas Top 10 Greatest Adventures by National Geographic, Bonne Terre Mine is the worlds largest fresh water dive resort, featuring visibility of over 100 feet year-round. The Missouri Mines State Historic Site, located in nearby St. Joe State Park, features a 19,000-square foot mine-mill powerhouse that now serves as a geological and mining history museum. The parks 8,238 acres also include a 2,000-acre off-road vehicle (ORV) riding area. Farmington Civic Center offers an indoor track, lap pool, recreation pool with a two-story water slide, a fully equipped gym and concert center and an outdoor water park.Local Points of Interest- Bonne Terre Mine - the worlds largest fresh water dive resort and listed as one of Americas Top 10 Greatest Adventures by National Geographic- St. Joe State Park - encompasses 8,238 acres that include a 2,000-acre offroad vehicle (ORV) riding area- Missouri Mines State Historic Site - a geological and mining history museum with 19,000-square-foot mine-mill powerhouseDistance to Major CitiesSt. Louis, Missouri . . . 72Cape Girardeau, Missouri . . . 80Jefferson City, Missouri . . . 150Springfield, Missouri . . . 200For more information on the community, please visit: http://capellahealth.com/OurCommunitiesPages/ourCommunities.html