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Description

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Our Mission

quotMCMH commits itself to providing high quality health services to the communities of Southwest Iowa Our objectives are to surpass the expectations of our patients and stakeholders challenge and reward the efforts of our physicians and staff and grow and prosper from meeting health needs and improving the health status of the communities we serve It is by the way of our professionalism genuine care and unrelenting desire to be the best that MCMH will remain the preferred health resource in southwest Iowaquot

Our Vision

MCMH is a showcase for excellence and the preferred healthcare resource with a genuine commitment to improving the quality of life in southwest Iowa

Statement of Values
Service to Humanity
To care for lifes gift of health is a vocation of the highest order We accept the responsibility entrusted to us every day to serve humanity

Excellence in Performance
By bringing together talented dedicated people and advanced technology we strive to provide quality health care We take pride in ourselves our colleagues and our workplace Pride is demonstrated in the service excellence we deliver each day

Respect for the Individual
We treat all people with dignity compassion and respect We believe that each person is unique and has the right to participate in their own health care decisions

Value of Employees
More than buildings and equipment people are Montgomery County Memorial Hospital Our success depends on an atmosphere of fairness and mutual respect We are committed to provide equal opportunity for employment growth and advancement Furthermore all employees are provided the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the fulfillment of our mission and are recognized for their accomplishments

Integrity in Relationships
We are all committed to fairness and honesty in all of our relationships We recognize that our ability to sustain relationships is the foundation of our success

Community Responsibility
We call the communities we serve home We live and work here Because we hold our assets in public trust we recognize that continued quality health care and financial viability are essential to fulfill our mission Furthermore we accept the responsibility to support education and public service programs that enrich the quality of life in our community

Equal Access
We believe all people deserve equal access to care and services We must balance our commitment to provide equal access to care and services with our obligation to ensure the continuing availability of quality health care

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History

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A modern health care facility staffed by more than 50 active and consulting physicians Montgomery County Memorial Hospital moved to its present location at 2301 Eastern Avenue in 1989 The new hospital reflects the progressive attitude of the people of Southwest Iowa who contributed more than 860000 to the building fund drive

However the hospitals origin dates back to 1920 when Dr BF Gillmor opened the Red Oak Hospital at the corner of Fourth and Washington At that time the 15bed hospital was used primarily for cataract surgery

In 1931 the City of Red Oak accepted bequests of 40000 from Thomas D and Ina C Murphy The Murphy Memorial Hospital Trust then purchased Dr Gillmors building

A new 26bed hospital was built in 1941 on Highland Avenue with an addition in 1951 The longterm care unit Highland Acres was constructed in 1961 In 1978 Montgomery County voters approved the transfer of Murphy Memorial Hospital to county ownership in a special election The facility then became known as Montgomery County Memorial Hospital

The opening of the new hospital in 1989 and the addition of the Physicians Center in 1993 mark the fulfillment of many years spent in longterm planning for superior health care facilities in the Montgomery County area