Hillcrest Hospital Claremore (Okla.) recently evacuated patients due to power outages and flooding inside the building, according to an article on the KJRH website.
Some patients have been transported to Hillcrest Hospital South in Tulsa.
"The storm that came through Claremore included strong winds that resulted in isolated at Hillcrest Hosptial Claremore. The safety of our patients is our top priority. The team has placed the Emergency Room on divert, and as needed, patients have been transported to Hillcrest Hospital South in Tulsa. Our team remains vigilant in providing exceptional care to our patients. We will continue to monitor and assess the situation," according to a hospital statement.
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