Health Care

Indianapolis Monorail

The Clarian People Mover is 1.4-mile long people mover in the heart of Indianapolis. The system connects Methodist Hospital, Indiana University Hospital and the James Whitcomb Riley Hospital for Children.

Indianapolis is home to Indiana University (IU) Hospital, the second-largest teaching hospital in the nation, and an impressive network of nationally recognized hospitals. These institutions serve as the backbone for a world-class healthcare network that attracts leading physicians and specialists, premier specialty practices, and internationally known medical researchers.

Hospitals

  • 15 hospitals
  • 4,162 beds

Source: Indiana Department of Health

Major Health Networks

  • Clarian Health Partners:
    • Methodist Hospital
    • Indiana University Hospital
    • Riley Hospital for Children
  • Community Health Network:
    • Community Hospital North
    • The Indiana Heart Hospital
  • Wishard Health Services
  • St. Vincent Hospital and Health Center
  • St. Francis Hospital and Health Center

Accolades

  • Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine is the 2nd largest research and teaching hospital in the U.S.
  • Riley Hospital for Children named 4th for neonatal, 5th for pulmonary care, and 16th overall by Parents Magazine in 2008
  • Riley Hospital for Children was also named among the top 30 children's hospitals in America in 5 specialty programs by U.S. News & World Report's in 2008
  • Indiana Heart Hospital was named by Thomson as one of the top 100 hospitals for cardiovascular care in 2006 and 2007
  • Community Hospital North/East in Indianapolis was nationally ranked for clinical excellence by HealthGrades in 2006
  • St. Vincent Hospital and Health Services was nationally ranked for clinical excellence by HealthGrades in 2006

For more information visit the Marion County Health Department or the Indiana Department of Health.