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Hudson Memorial
Hospital opened it's doors on January 18, 1953. It is an unending
story of the Americanspirit of progress through united community
effort for the common welfare. Mr. & Mrs. Stephen C. Phipps began
a foundation with an idea to build a community hospital in Hudson.
In 1946, the Phipps Foundation announces that it was contributing
$70,000 toward a hospital building fund. The entire community became
involved in raising the additional funds needed to build Hudson
Memorial Hospital. Donations were given from Mr. & Mrs. Charles
Ward in the amount of $35,000 and a $30,000 gift from the Dr. Boyd
Williams Estate. The City of Hudson established a memorial for war
veterans, along with large gifts from generous families of the Hudson
community. Dedication… In the inexorable course of years, each man,
woman and child created a pattern of life - and by that pattern
we remember them. The sturdy, God fearing folk who fulfilled their
allotted span-the men in the prime of life cut down in their Nation's
service-all sought in their own way to create a better world for
their loved ones. It is entirely fitting, therefore, that this institution
for the relief of pain and suffering be dedicated in honor or those
who have gone before- and be known hereafter as the Hudson Memorial
Hospital.
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Healthcare Changes
Over the Past 50
years
Since the opening, the hospital has served it's community well. For
five decades, we have been the place where medical miracles have happened.
A facility once described as "the latest work in hospital design"
was built when inpatient stays were lengthy, and the need for technology
space-like most technology -was still many years away. |
"Fifty years
of Healthcare - A lifetime
for me."
-Marilyn Strandquist, Certified Nursing Assistant
Generations have past
since I first began working at Hudson Hospital, from that new
baby born in 1953 who is now a grandparent. It's a warm feeling
to have patient's return and say. "You're still here-it's
good to see a familiar face."
In 1953 Hudson Memorial Hospital emerged as a hospital with
new technology and continuing care departments, still not letting
go of it's small town atmosphere. We worked hard to give good
care and meet the needs of patients and families. The Social
Service Department grew and helped to fill more needs for families
and loved ones.
The people working at Hudson Hospital over the past 50 years
have become much like family, caring for each other, sharing
tears, and celebrating joys. The first Thanksgiving at the hospital,
in November of 1953, was a sit-down family meal for all the
staff!
Delicious I started in 1953 and God willing, I can help close
the door on the old facility and open the door on the new Hudson
Health Campus. My hope is that the heartbeat of the new campus
will get a jump-start with the people fill of excitement, desire
and compassion for healing.
Everyone is promoting a new beginning, and I am looking at my
healthcare career as it began 50 years ago at Hudson Hospital.
Why am I still here?
"There is a time to begin and there will be a right time
for things to end I just haven't arrived there yet." |
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