To make the Northwest Medical Center service area the safest and best place in America for receiving primary health care and living a healthy, productive life.Our Mission
To serve our community by providing compassionate, value-driven health care as we prevent illness, restore health, and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care.
History
Since opening its doors in September 1957, Northwest Medical Center, formerly Gentry County Memorial Hospital, has built a great reputation on its tradition of community healthcare. The hospital exists thanks to tremendous community support which raised well over a quarter of a million dollars to match federal funding and build the original facility. Generous community backing has played a crucial role in the hospital's ability to provide the latest healthcare services and to complete expansion projects. All of the projects were possible thanks to contributions from individual estates and local fundraisers, including one of the larger projects in recent history, a $1.5 million renovation and expansion project, completed in late 2001. This project included a major facelift to all patient rooms, updating and improving the accommodations. Since that time, Northwest Medical Center opened an all-new kitchen and dining area, offering more selections and services to patients, visitors and staff. This project was completed in May 2005. It was quickly followed by the construction of a state-of-the-art five-room emergency department designed to increase patient capacity and improve patient visibility for physicians and nurses. The new E.R. is located in the hospital's former Critical Care Unit with an entrance on the south side of the building. Now, after a half-century of dedicated service, Northwest Medical Center looks forward to a strong future, serving you with health care programs and services that meet the ever-changing health needs of families in Gentry County and the surrounding Northwest Missouri area.
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4th Annual Northwest Medical Center’s 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run
Northwest Medical Center is the proud sponsor of a 5K & 1Mile Walk/Run to help promote wellness and fitness throughout our region. The race will be June 2, 2012 starting at 7:30am at the Albany Fire Station/Football Field area, 23 Century Circle Drive.
Details:
- Our race will be professionally timed by “Run Kansas City”
- Friday night packet pickup and Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Relay for Life in conjunction with Albany R-III Tri Learn-A-Thon events
- Breakfast and awards ceremony at the Fire Station following the race
- Fun events planned throughout the day for Frontier Holidays!
Price:
5K Race – Over 12 - $20.00
5K Race – 12 & Under - $15.00
1 Mile Race – Over 12 - $15.00
1 Mile Race – 12 & Under - $10.00
*Price Increases by $5.00 after May 30, 2012*
Registration Fees are non-refundable.
Entry Fee Includes Race entry, T-shirt, breakfast at the Firemen’s Breakfast, refreshments on course.
Packet Pickup/Late Registration/Check-in:
Packet pickup and Spaghetti Dinner to benefit Relay for Life on Friday, June 1 from 5:30pm—7:30pm at the Firehouse in Albany. Free Will Donation.
Or race day from 6:15 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. on location.
Awards:
1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals will be presented to male and female in the 1 Mile Race for the following age group:
5 & Under 6 to 8 9 to 12
1st place medals will be presented to male and female in the 5K Race for the following age group:
5 & Under 6 to 8 9 to 12 13 to 18 20 to 29
30 to 39 40 to 49 50 to 59 60 to 69 70 and up
Award ceremony will begin immediately following the race at the Fire Station.
Click here to download the registration form or email for more information.
2012 5K Course – (Revised from 2011)
