The MedQuarter Regional Medical District (MedQ) is a 55-square-block medical district located in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa.[1] The district's initiative is to promote development within the medical community including its surrounding businesses and residential areas. The district includes 2 major hospitals (UnityPoint Health St. Luke's and Mercy Medical Center). MedQ also encompasses more than 500 physicians, surgeons, dentists, optometrists, and mid-level providers. For non-medical needs, there are over 50 other stores, restaurants, and professional offices in the area.[2]
MedQuarter Regional Medical District
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_Map.png) Map of the MedQuarter (MedQ) Regional Medical District in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa. | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| City | Cedar Rapids |
| Established | 2011 |
| Time zone | UTC−06:00 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−05:00 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 52401 |
| Area code | 319 |
| Website | TheMedQ.com |
The MedQuarter was the result of Vision Cedar Rapids Downtown Framework Plan 2007 (JLG Plan) and the 2009 Neighborhood Planning Process, which developed districts to help grow downtown Cedar Rapids.[3] Cedar Rapids has been recognized as a top ten city in the nation that delivers high-quality, low-cost healthcare by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.[4]
References
edit- ^ "What is the MedQ? - MedQuarter Regional Medical District". MedQuarter Regional Medical District. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
- ^ "MedQuarter Regional Medical District - A Central Location for Quality Healthcare and Services". MedQuarter Regional Medical District. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
- ^ "Developing a health care destination in the MedQuarter". www.corridorbusiness.com. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
- ^ "How Do They Do That? Low-Cost, High-Quality Health Care in America" (PDF). Hospital Referral Region (HRR) Participant Data and Selection Methodology. 2009-07-21. Retrieved 2018-01-04.