Our Story
Phelps Healthโs rich historical background began in 1949 as a grassroots effort among residents in Rolla and the surrounding communities to build a much-needed local medical facility. Through philanthropic efforts by community businesses and area residents, construction of the Phelps Regional Memorial Hospital, as it was called in the early years, was completed on ground donated by the Rolla Lions Club and opened to the public in March 1951.
Phelps Health has grown from a small, country hospital to the exceptional facility it is today, employing a staff of over 1,760 and licensed for over 240 patient beds. The Phelps Health Medical Group has over 260 providers and offers over 30 physician specialty services. In addition to the main Rolla campus, the Phelps Health Medical Group also has health clinics in St. James, Salem, Vienna and Waynesville.
Phelps Health prides itself on community service and investment and offers programs and activities to the community that promotes educational resources to the public. Areas of community benefit include charity and/or uncompensated care, community outreach services, health professional education and community group donations.
To learn more, please visit phelpshealth.org.