as in hospitals
a place for the treatment of those who are ill or injured
The university medical center just added a new cancer wing.
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Recent Examples of medical centers
But the Oxford Center is among the alternative medical centers or medical spas that, in recent years, have offered hyperbaric oxygen therapy for conditions that it is not proven to benefit.
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Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
An office tower may look unattractive on paper because vacancy is high, but a closer look could reveal that the property sits in a desirable submarket poised for growth, or that new infrastructure, universities or medical centers are about to create long-term tenants.
—Jack Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The poll found widespread support for the university system’s medical centers also crossed political boundaries with 75% of Republicans and 80% of Democrats agreeing on the question.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The private equity giant was thwarted in an attempt to buy Assura, a property company that owns more than 600 doctor's surgeries and medical centers.
—Ian King, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Prime Healthcare, the fifth-largest health care system in the United States, also operates medical centers in Apple Valley, Chino, Garden Grove, Hesperia, Huntington Beach, Inglewood, Montclair, Northridge, San Dimas, Sherman Oaks, Victorville and Westminster.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
The latest effort to replace the system began in 2018, with the system deployed at six medical centers, but the rollout was paused in 2023 due to user concerns over system reliability.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 15 Sep. 2025
An office tower may look unattractive on paper because vacancy is high, but a closer look could reveal that the property sits in a desirable submarket poised for growth, or that new infrastructure, universities or medical centers are about to create long-term tenants.
—Jack Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The poll found widespread support for the university system’s medical centers also crossed political boundaries with 75% of Republicans and 80% of Democrats agreeing on the question.
—Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The private equity giant was thwarted in an attempt to buy Assura, a property company that owns more than 600 doctor's surgeries and medical centers.
—Ian King, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
Prime Healthcare, the fifth-largest health care system in the United States, also operates medical centers in Apple Valley, Chino, Garden Grove, Hesperia, Huntington Beach, Inglewood, Montclair, Northridge, San Dimas, Sherman Oaks, Victorville and Westminster.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 7 Aug. 2025
The latest effort to replace the system began in 2018, with the system deployed at six medical centers, but the rollout was paused in 2023 due to user concerns over system reliability.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medical centers
hospitals
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To meet current demands and anticipate future challenges, hospitals around the world are moving to adopt the latest technology and embrace the digital transition.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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That includes government buildings pertaining to the state, federal, city, county and school district, among other government jurisdictions, as well as parklands, hospitals, universities, museums and other major nonprofits.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Medical centers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medical%20centers. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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