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St. George Regional Hospital

At St. George Regional Hospital, we’re happy to tell you about our compassionate caregivers, clinical excellence, award-winning care and even our beautiful campus. Our patients and families are the center of every thought, communication and action

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435-251-1000
1380 East Medical Center Drive, St George, UT
Open - 24/7 - Visiting hours 9 am - 9 pm
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577 South River Road, St George, UT
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