MedQuarter Regional Medical District

MedQuarter Regional Medical District
MedQ
District
MedQuarter Regional Medical District
Map of the MedQuarter Regional Medical District in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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(s) 319
Website TheMedQ.com

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]

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

  1. ↑ "What is the MedQ? - MedQuarter Regional Medical District". MedQuarter Regional Medical District. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  2. ↑ "MedQuarter Regional Medical District - A Central Location for Quality Healthcare and Services". MedQuarter Regional Medical District. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  3. ↑ "Developing a health care destination in the MedQuarter". www.corridorbusiness.com. Retrieved 2018-01-04.
  4. ↑ "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.

Coordinates: 41°58′43″N 91°39′46″W / 41.9786°N 91.6629°W / 41.9786; -91.6629

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