Columbus Community Hospital

Description

Columbus Community Hospital is a 25 bed acute care hospital located in Columbus WisconsinA Board of Directors comprised of community leaders and physician representatives governs the hospital In addition to its 270 employees a group of close to 100 volunteers provide valuable services to the hospital in a variety of areas Philanthropic support is provided through the Columbus Community Hospital Foundation which was established in 1989

Our service area includes Columbus Fall River Rio Waterloo Marshall Sun Prairie Reeseville Lowell Randolph Cambria Beaver Dam and other surrounding communities Emergency transport services are provided to our hospital by a private carrier LifeStar as well as the MedFlight Helicopter Service from Madison

MISSION
The mission of Columbus Community Hospital is to identify and meet the healthcare and wellness needs of the people and the communities we serve

VISION
Columbus Community Hospital will be the best place in southcentral Wisconsin to receive comprehensive primary medical care throughout a persons life To attract and retain patients employees and health care providers we are dedicated to providing a healing environment using the tools of high technology and the spirit of compassion

Our work will be efficient yet accurate strategic yet flexible and progressive while maintaining financial security Recognizing the importance of developing lasting relationships our care will be guided by the needs of patients and their families businesses and payers in our communities As stewards of our organization we will become and remain the health care partner of choice for those we serve and for those who serve us

VALUES
The key values which guide the staff and volunteers of Columbus Community Hospital are

Communication and Listening
Effective communication and active listening result in understanding

Attitude Positive and Honest
A positive and honest attitude produces a pleasant atmosphere

Respect and Teamwork
Respect for ourselves and others fosters teamwork

Empathy and Compassion
Awareness of the emotional and physical needs of others creates empathy
and compassion

History

Columbus Community Hospital was founded in 1907 as a 15bed facility located on West James Street in Columbus Started by Dr B Bellack of Columbus Dr B Meacher a Portage surgeon and Catherine Chadbourn The hospital was sold to the Sisters of Divine Savior in 1913 and then operated under the name of St Marys Hospital An addition was built in 1921 a three story building was constructed in 1928 and a new wing was dedicated in 1959

1970
On October 1 the hospital was purchased by members of the community and Columbus Community Hospital Inc was formed The hospital grew to a 70bed facility serving Columbus residents as well as the area and communities surrounding it

1976
It became apparent that a more modern facility was needed and plans were made for the construction of a new 68bed hospital

1979
The new hospital located at 1515 Park Avenue Columbus was officially opened on January 24 1979

1985
On September 30 the Board of Directors formed an affiliation with Methodist Health ServicesJackson Clinic of Madison upon their merger with Madison General Hospital Meriter Health Services IncPhysicians Plus The affiliation was discontinued in April of 2000

1996
A major expansion was initiated providing newly remodeled facilities for ambulatory surgery rehabilitation services and support services The addition also connected the physician office facilities with the hospital enhancing patient convenience and efficiency

2002
In May Columbus Community Hospital signed an affiliation agreement with SSM Healthcare of Wisconsin which provided SSMHCWI with a minority interest in CCH

2003
Columbus Community Hospital broke ground for two building additions a new clinic and Emergency Room

2004
The new clinic opened in May and the Emergency Room was completed in April In July CCH became licensed for 25 beds as a Critical Access Hospital The hospital grew to approximately 240 employees and over 50 active consulting courtesy and ER physicians on staff A group of about 100 volunteers provide valuable services to the hospital in a variety of areas Philanthropic support is provided through the Columbus Community Hospital Foundation

2006
Remodeling of the Medical Imaging Department the Volunteers of CCH Gift Shoppe and the addition of a threecar length twocar width drop off canopy was completed Construction of new fourth floor began in October 2006

2007
The remodeling of the hospitals first floor continued with the addition of a chapel and updating of the registration area the Rehabilitation Department and the Laboratory Inpatient services include an intensive care unit obstetrics Women amp Childbirth Services medicalsurgical care and a swing bed or longterm care service Diagnostic services include Medical Imaging CT Scanning Ultrasound Mammography Radiography Nuclear Medicine Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRI Clinical Laboratory Respiratory Therapy and Electrocardiography EKG and Echocardiography Rehabilitation Services include Physical Occupational Speech and Hearing Therapy as well as Cardiac Rehabilitation

2010
Phase III of the five phase construction and remodeling plan began in November 2010 The project includes the remodeling and expansion of the following areas Womens and Childbirth Services Sleep Lab Pharmacy Swing Bed Services Respiratory Therapy EKG and Occupational Health Services