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The idea of having a hospital in Hendricks originated
in 1924 when a number of area individuals felt strongly
about starting a hospital to serve the growing
population of the area. Also at that time there was a
surgeon in the community by the name of L. E. Nelson who
had no close facility at which to practice. A Board of
Directors was selected in 1925 and this group raised
$17,000 to construct the first hospital. The money,
along with donated labor by area individuals, enabled
the hospital to open in the Spring of 1926. Miss Olena
Rogness, R.N., a native of the area, was hired as the
superintendent, a position of leadership she would hold
for the next 40 years. In 1939, when there was
insufficient room in the current hospital, the east
addition was planned. In 1940 that addition was opened
increasing the size of the hospital to 21 beds at that
time. As the practice of medicine changed and the needs
of the area increased, it was decided to construct a new
hospital in the late 1950's. In August of 1958 the new
30-bed hospital was opened and the old hospital was
converted to house nursing and retirement home
residents. In 1969 a new building was constructed to
house the skilled nursing residents. This 40-bed
facility was opened in 1970 and the original hospital
building was used exclusively for housing immediate type
residents.
The Hendricks
Community Hospital Association dedicates itself to becoming the healthcare provider
of choice. Through the development of our staff, we
are committed to being proactive in providing high
quality and cost effective health care service.
Hendricks
Community Hospital Association strives to provide the highest quality
health and residential care in a Christian
environment.
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