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

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Parkland Health Center
Acute Care Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 1101 W Liberty, Farmington, Missouri 63640
Ratings: Phone: (573) 431-6005

Southeast Missouri Mental Hlth Ctr
Psychiatric Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 1010 West Columbia Street, Farmington, Missouri 63640
Ratings:NA Phone: (573) 218-6792

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