Indianapolis

Health Care

Indianapolis is home to the country's second-largest medical school and its largest school of nursing, as well as one of its most prestigious pediatric hospitals. The affiliated Indiana University Medical Center is the nation's largest university medical center, comprising three hospitals and some 90 clinics, many offering services based on cutting-edge medical technology. Some of the world's leading athletes have been treated for orthopedic injuries at Methodist Hospital, the state's largest medical facility. Among the city's other hospitals are St. Vincent's Hospital and Health Care Center, a specialized surgical facility, and the Winona Memorial Hospital, which has a sleep disorders clinic. There are almost 3,000 practicing physicians in the city. The American College of Sports Medicine also has its headquarters in Indianapolis.