Hillcrest closing a pair of outpatient clinics

Hillcrest HealthCare System says it's closing two of its outpatient facilities. It will shut down clinics in Tahlequah and Bartlesville by March 31st. <br><br>The centers provide counseling, rehabilitation

Thursday, March 6th 2003, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

Hillcrest HealthCare System says it's closing two of its outpatient facilities. It will shut down clinics in Tahlequah and Bartlesville by March 31st.

The centers provide counseling, rehabilitation and medication to children and families. Hillcrest officials say closing the centers is part of a plan to concentrate on in-patient programs.

Patients will be referred to other facilities for treatment.