Norman Regional Moore Medical Center

On the afternoon of May 20, 2013, a devastating EF-5 tornado slammed into Moore, Oklahoma. Packing winds estimated at 210 mph, the tornado ripped through neighborhoods, schools and businesses, killing 24 people and injuring nearly 400 others. Moore Medical Center fell in the tornado’s path as it tore through the city’s west side, where it piled over a dozen cars against the hospital’s front entrance and on the roof. Due to the preparation and courage of those inside the building, no patients, staff or visitors were seriously injured inside the hospital. The building, however, was a total loss and demolished in June 2013.

Rebuilt with resilience and purpose, this state-of-the-art medical center replaced the original facility, restoring critical healthcare services to the Moore community. Wallace Design Collective provided structural engineering services for the 122,500 square foot medical center. It includes full emergency services, diagnostic imaging, physical medicine services, laboratory services, physician offices, a community meeting room and a wellness/lifestyle center. Norman Regional Health System is a multi-campus system that serves healthcare needs throughout south central Oklahoma. 

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