History & Facts | Memorial Hospital
Memorial Hospital has served the people of Sandusky County and its surrounding communities since 1918. The long and generous tradition of caring at Memorial Hospital began even before the hospital was built.
Fremont Never Fails
In 1913, Mary Miller Hayes, daughter-in-law to President Rutherford B. Hayes, pledged $50,000 of her money, as well as her home, toward the construction of Memorial Hospital. This gift, however, could only be realized provided the citizens of Fremont raise an additional $75,000 for the hospital.
The matter rested until 1915 when members of the community went into action. Over the course of six days in October of that year, a whirlwind fundraising event known as the “Fremont Never Fails” campaign resulted in $99,672 raised in addition to Mary Miller Hayes' $50,000 initial endowment to build Memorial Hospital.
Construction of Memorial Hospital began on August 14, 1916 on land donated by Mary Miller Hayes and her husband, Col. Webb C. Hayes, second son of President Rutherford B. Hayes. The hospital opened its doors in October 4, 1918.
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Memorial Hospital Today
Today, Memorial Hospital is a 186 licensed-bed hospital with a medical staff of approximately 115 members, representing a variety of specialties.
State-of-the art surgical procedures, advanced diagnostic testing, a comfortable, family-oriented birthing center, inpatient pediatrics unit and a wide range of ancillary services and facilities mean the citizens of Sandusky County have access to comprehensive health services, right in their own community, at Memorial Hospital.
It's no secret that Memorial Hospital has grown over the past several
years as a leader in the region for technology and quality health care. In 2010, The Auxiliary of Memorial Hospital Women's Diagnostic Center opened, which provided digital mammography in Fremont Ohio for the first time. The hospital's emergency department also underwent a $1.7 million renovation in 2010.
In September 2007, the Herbert-Perna Center for Physical Health
opened which houses the hospital's physical medicine department and
HealthLink, Memorial Hospital's occupational health program. Located
adjacent from the hospital's main campus, the new building features the
latest in rehabilitation and strengthening equipment - including a
therapeutic pool and pediatric gym.
In January 2002, Memorial Hospital opened the Weitzel-Kern Surgery Center, a state-of-the art surgery center featuring six operating rooms, two endoscopy rooms, and eighteen private pre-op/discharge bays.
Memorial Hospital is an example of what a team committed to excellence can accomplish. As we continue to grow, you can be sure that the team of professionals at Memorial Hospital will strive to provide the best possible care in an environment that is focused on the comfort and well-being of each and every patient. It's that compassionate, personal care that makes Memorial Hospital special.
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