In my town, (Hilo, HI) we have a medical center, not a hospital. I believe that it was changed in the past few years. Are there legal reasons for the name difference? Or is it the same thing as a hospital?
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1. icaksu
you dont see operating room in medical center
2. sharon m
Usually a medical center is smaller than a hospital and have fewer services.
3. nightingale
I believe a medical center, not only provides medical care for patients, but also has medical research and education.
Doctors in Hilo, HI