Stillwater is accessible by virtually any method of transportation.
Due to Stillwater's central location and the excellent highway system,
truck distribution nationwide is convenient. Stillwater has 4-lane
access to Tulsa and Oklahoma City.
Stillwater has been approved as a
Foreign Trade Zone, offering a means of reducing, deferring and
eliminating some costs involving goods that are imported to be added
to a manufactured item or to which a value is added for resale.
The Port of Catoosa, an
inland waterway connecting Oklahoma with the rest of the world,
is
only 75 miles from Stillwater. Rail service is provided to
Stillwater by the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe Railroad by way of
the Southern Kansas/Oklahoma shortline from
Pawnee to Stillwater.
Stillwater Regional Airport is one
of Oklahoma's top General Aviation/Corporate/Air Carrier airports.
With a 6,002x100-ft runway and a weight capacity of 165,000 lbs, it
is capable of accommodating large aircraft.
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Stillwater students consistently
outscore other districts in the state on standardized tests and
residents are highly educated with 45% having completed 16 or more
years of formal education. 84% of Stillwater High School students
complete college bound curriculum compared to the state average of
66%.
Stillwater is home to Oklahoma
State University, a comprehensive research university attracting
more than $495 million annually in research and other sponsored
programs. Founded in 1890, OSU offers degrees in more than 200
fields.
The Oklahoma Department of Career
and Technology Education is headquartered here. It is the only state
agency headquartered outside of Oklahoma City. Meridian Technology
Center serves ten district high schools, as well as serving the
needs of area business and industry.
Medical services in Stillwater are
among the best anywhere! Stillwater Medical Center serves patients
in a six county area and has many specialized programs, including
medical oncology, comprehensive diagnostic cardiology services,
computerized topography, family-centered maternity care, intensive
care unit, 24 hour physician staffed emergency department,
laparoscopic surgery, accredited mammography services and same day
surgery. The hospital also offers diagnostic radiology, nuclear
medicine, laboratory, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, in-house
physical therapy, and a Rehabilitation Services Clinic.
Stillwater
Surgery Center is a private freestanding outpatient surgical facility
both State licensed and Medicare Certified. The center's modern
technology provides surgical care in the areas of anesthesia, ear,
nose and throat, gastroenterology, general surgery, gynecology,
ophthalmology, orthopedics, pain management and urology.
Long-term care is
provided through many assisted living facilities and nursing centers.
Some of the most talented doctors, specialists and medical technicians
reside and practice in Stillwater, ensuring the finest quality
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