About Mary Greeley Medical Center

“Because it’s the right thing to do.” You hear that phrase a lot at Mary Greeley Medical Center. It describes the philosophy that guides our delivery of high-quality, cost-effective patient care. Mary Greeley is a 220-bed regional hospital that provides healthcare to the residents of a 13-county area in central Iowa. 

Mary Greeley Medical Center opened in 1916 as a gift from Captain Wallace Greeley to Ames. Today, it continues to be city-operated but governed by an elected Board of Trustees. The hospital is not tax-supported. Instead, expenses are covered by hospital-generated revenue. As a non-profit medical center, our revenues return to the hospital's operation, leading to better facilities, technology, and better-trained staff to provide excellent patient care.

Our Mission

To advance health through specialized care and personal touch.

Our Vision

To be the best. 

Our Values

We take PRIDE in the quality of care we provide to our patients, visitors, and families.

People-oriented
Respectful
Innovative
Dedicated
Effective

Inpatient Behavioral Health at Mary Greeley Medical Center

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