The opening of Great Plains Regional Medical Center in 1975 marked the completion of one of the most successful community efforts in North Platte’s history. With a practical outlook of the future, the North Platte community supported the closing of two aging hospitals and then donated the funds to build a new medical center.A 1970’s building campaign’s theme was "One Hospital, More Doctors” has proved to be true. Great Plains Regional Medical Center is now a regional facility with a medical staff representing numerous specialties