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Description

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Our Mission
To make a difference in the lives of others through healthcare services

Our Vision
Morgan Memorial Hospital is dedicated to becoming the healthcare services provider and employer of choice in Morgan and neighboring counties We are committed to responding to identified needs promoting health and providing quality cost effective healthcare services

Our Values
Morgan Memorial Hospital recognizes these values and their role in fulfilling our mission

We believe that our patients deserve high quality comprehensive cost
effective health care with respect for patients rights provided by
competent employees and physicians with a commitment to customer service

We believe that our employees are our most valuable asset and will be
provided with education resources and fair compensation

We believe in providing services of high quality that are costeffective We
value caring and quality

We value competency and commitment to professional and personal growth and
development of all healthcare providers

We value a clean safe environment with a focus on user comfort and
convenience

We value the longterm employment of productive people who support the
mission and values of the hospital

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History

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History
The history of Morgan Memorial Hospital is a rich one It is a story of
vision and commitment More importantly it is a story of touching
peoples lives

It began in August of 1957 when the citizens of Morgan County clearly stated they were in favor of the construction of a county hospital under the provisions of the HillBurton Act Funds were raised through bonds purchased by members of the community In 1960 the 26bed hospital opened its doors with Dr L K Lewis admitting the first
patient

Since the first cornerstone was laid more than 40 years ago Morgan
Memorial Hospital has continuously expanded to meet the growing healthcare needs of the community The timeline below provides a brief overview of projects that have allowed us to increase our patient
services

1989 Completion of a major renovation and expansion project creating a new business office lobby lab and ER overflow area

1997 Broke ground on the Transitional Care Unit TCU a skilled nursing unit

May 15 1998 TCU opened for patient use

1998 Imaging Center opened for patient use

December 1999 Obtained Critical Access Hospital status Morgan Memorial was the 6th hospital in the state to obtain such designation

June 2004 Started a behavioral health program to help address mental health needs of senior population Relocated program as the Senior Life Enrichment Center in 2006 to a larger location to meet the growing patient population

November 2004 Expanded pharmacy and ultrasound capabilities by constructing a separate storage facility for medical records and supplies

October 2006 Opened an Outpatient Therapy Center to provide expanded physical occupational and speech therapy services with more room for patient care

February 2007 Remodeled business office to allow for increased patient privacy during registration

Hospital administration board members and county leadership are currently evaluating options to replace the current facility This is an exciting time for us as we make plans to not only better serve our current citizens but also those to come