Hospitals in Columbia, MO - Medicare Status, Ratings, Address, Contact

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Boone Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 1600 E Broadway, Columbia, Missouri 65201
Ratings: Phone: (573) 815-8000

University Of Missouri Health Care
Acute Care Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: One Hospital Drive, Columbia, Missouri 65212
Ratings: Phone: (573) 882-4141

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US researchers receive NIH grants to develop innovative neuroscience education programs

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