Rural hospitals serve as economic anchors in their communities; they provide both direct employment opportunities and indirect reinforcement of the local economy through the purchase of goods and services from other private sector entities.
The availability of local access to health care is an important factor for businesses considering whether to invest or locate in a particular area.
Moreover, private sector employment generated by rural hospitals supports a healthy tax base, which funds services such as public education, fire, police & road maintenance.
Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center in Poteau is dedicated to providing quality care through commitment and compassion to provide quality care for everyone.
Since 1950, EOMC has worked to provide quality healthcare throughout Southeastern Oklahoma.
EOMC is a public non-profit entity overseen by a Board of Trustees appointed by the Leflore County Commissioners.
Their goal is to efficiently provide comprehensive personal healthcare services by making available modern medical equipment, specialized medical services and medical knowledge which would be limited without proper facilities.
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