Hospitals in Wheatland, WY - Medicare Status, Ratings, Address, Contact

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Platte County Memorial Hospital
Critical Access Hospital (Medicare Certified)
Location: 201 14th Street, Wheatland, Wyoming 82201
Ratings: Phone: (307) 322-3636

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