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Description

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Located in the borough of Susquehanna Depot about seven miles from I81 this progressive notforprofit medical facility has served the residents of Susquehanna County and beyond since 1904 To better serve this rural area BarnesKasson has established four wellstaffed health centers throughout the county and has implemented the first countybased home health service

Combining hometown quality with new technology BarnesKasson Hospital offers a wide range of medical surgical diagnostic and referral services as well as familycentered maternity care coronaryintensive care chemotherapy outpatient rehabilitation including physical and occupational therapy and sports medicine a 58bed skillednursing facility and 24hour emergency care

The hospital maintains strong ties with other local businesses and develops effective programs to meet their needs though its Industrial Health Services program BarnesKasson County Hospital is an active health information and education resource for the entire county

BarnesKasson is dedicated to providing you with quality care in a hometown friendly caring atmosphere If at any time you have a question about your care please ask your doctor or a member of the nursing staff If you have questions or concerns about hospital services or about the care you are receiving please contact the Administration Office at extension 224

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History

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At the turn of the century the only emergency room in Susquehanna County was the baggage room of the Susquehanna Depot Workers for the Erie Railroad repair shops were treated for their injuries there

By 1904 the city fathers recognized the need for a treatment center to care for the Erie Railroad workers and their families The Susquehanna City Hospital with an availability of 14 beds was established in the Gaylord Curtis home on East Main Street Since the property had been donated by a local businessman Simon H Barnes the name of the hospital was changed soon after to pay tribute to this generous man

In 1965 a new facility was built on Turnpike Street In 1970 a skilled nursing wing was added and the name was changed to the BarnesKasson County Hospital to honor a bequest from the estate of Myron Kasson of Montrose PA

In order to serve rural Susquehanna County The BarnesKasson County Hospital has established four regional health centers in Hallstead Lenox New Milford and Susquehanna The regional health centers insure accessible health care to these communities

In 1975 The BarnesKasson Home Health Services were established to provide skilled nursing services for the homebound including nursing care occupational therapy physical therapy health care training amp education and a healthy beginnings program for mothers and their infants

Today the hospital maintains strong ties with area businesses and develops effective programs to meet their needs though its Industrial Health Services Program In addition the hospital is an active health information and education resource for the entire county

Combining home town quality and new technology BarnesKasson Hospital offers a wide range of medical surgical and diagnostic services as well as maternity care intensive care unit outpatient rehabilitation 24 hour emergency care a 25 bed acute care unit and a 58 bed Skilled Nursing Facility To address our patients needs medical social work services are provided for assessment and assistance in social emotional and financial situations

A long tradition of stability has enabled BarnesKasson to become the governing agent of several countywide social services Included are a transportation system aging services senior centers the WIC program and volunteer services

The BarnesKasson network as Susquehanna Countys largest healthcare provider is dedicated to helping everyone enjoy the best health and healthcare possible in our scenic rural area