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Healthcare & Wellness
MOre Care. MOre Expertise. MOre Ways to Feel Well.
Whether you’re coming home for peace of mind or looking for top-tier treatment, Columbia, Missouri offers comprehensive health care — from routine checkups to groundbreaking cancer therapies and compassionate mental health support. With nationally ranked hospitals, cutting-edge research, and a growing network of providers, Columbia isn’t just a great place to live — it’s a health care destination.
Columbia: A Regional Health Care Hub
Health care is Columbia’s largest employment sector serving as a regional medical center for mid-Missouri and beyond. The city is home to:
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3 major hospitals
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10,000+ health care workers
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Dozens of outpatient, specialty, and long-term care centers
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Advanced medical research institutions
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Robust mental health and neurodevelopmental services
People come to Columbia for the care. People stay in Columbia for the quality of life it supports.
Leading Health Systems & Providers
University of Missouri Health Care (MU Health Care)
A premier academic health system offering everything from wellness visits to organ transplants.
- Level I Trauma Center
- Missouri’s only dedicated cancer hospital
- Missouri Orthopaedic Institute: only orthopedic-focused hospital in the region
- Home to MU School of Medicine, Sinclair School of Nursing, and School of Health Professions
Boone Health
A full-service, 392-bed regional hospital ranked #1 in Central Missouri by U.S. News & World Report.
- Magnet-recognized for nursing excellence
Specialized care in cardiology, neurology, oncology, maternity, and more
Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans’ Hospital
VA hospital serving 40,000+ Veterans with a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, including behavioral health and advanced research.
Columbia Orthopedic Group (COG)
- 26 specialized physicians and surgeons
- Preferred provider for student-athletes of the University of Missouri in Columbia and Rolla, and the University of Kansas among other programs
Innovation in Health Care & Research
Columbia is a national leader in biomedical innovation, driven by world-renowned research facilities and interdisciplinary collaboration.
University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR)
- Nation’s most powerful university research reactor
Produces radioisotopes used to treat 500,000+ cancer patients annually
Roy Blunt NextGen Precision Health
- Translates research into patient-specific treatments for cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and mental health
Missouri Innovation Center (MIC)
- Hosts 19+ biotech and health startups in its 33,000 sq. ft. research incubator
- Provides access to wet labs, biomedical R&D, and startup support
Mental Health & Neurodevelopmental Services
Columbia recognizes that well-being includes mental and emotional health. The city offers robust resources for individuals and families at every stage of life.
Burrell Behavioral Health – Columbia Campus
A leading community mental health center offering:
- Outpatient therapy for individuals, couples, and families
- Crisis services and mobile response teams
- Psychiatry and medication management
- Youth and school-based support programs
- Substance use recovery and behavioral health navigation
Thompson Center for Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders
A nationally recognized leader in autism care, research, and training, serving patients across Missouri.
- Early diagnosis and intervention
- Multidisciplinary clinical services for children and young adults
Additional Behavioral Health Resources Include:
- MU Health and Boone Health behavioral health clinics
- Community counseling centers and family services
- Veteran mental health services through the VA
- Nonprofit and school-based programs supporting youth and families