Dekalb Memorial Hospital

Details

Name :

Dekalb Memorial Hospital

Address  :

1316 East Seventh Street

Town  :

Auburn

State  :

Indiana

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

46706

Phone  :

260 925 4600

Web URL  :

Specialization
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Cardiology
  • Dentistry
  • Dermatology
  • ENT
  • Gastro-enterology
  • General Surgeon
  • Hematologist
  • Internal Medicine
  • Neuro Surgeon
  • Neurologist
  • Obestetrician/Gynecologist
  • Oncologist
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Paediatrics
  • Pain Management
  • Pathology Lab
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Podiatry
  • Urology
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 47


Description

DeKalb Memorial Hospital opened its doors in 1964 It was built with voluntary contributions of the citizens of DeKalb County Today the hospital remains as an independent healthcare organization whose main mission is provision of high quality healthcare services to the citizens residing in its service area DeKalb Memorial prides itself on bringing quotBetter Health for Those Close to Usquot

DeKalb Memorial Hospital is a notforprofit acute care facility located on State Road 8 in Auburn Indiana

The hospital features a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services

Mission
Promote Preserve Restore Health

Vision
To be the Healthcare Organization of Choice for Patients Physicians Payers and Healthcare Professionals

Values
Creativity
Pursuing continuous improvement through innovation imagination and resourcefulness

Integrity
Earning the respect and confidence of our community through professional and ethical business practices and having the courage and commitment to uphold our values

Quality
Emphasizing an ongoing commitment to excellence through a continuous process of education communication evaluation efficiency and improvement

Service
Identifying and satisfying the needs of our patients community employees and partners

Teamwork
Capitalizing on the strengths of each employee and working collectively in the best interest of our patients and community

Independence
Continue to function organizationally as an independent notforprofit hospital and healthcare organization


History

Dekalb Memorial History
1964 Jan DeKalb Memorial Hospital opens doors

1975 DeKalb Memorial Hospital begins operation of Emergency Medical Services

1977 Expansion of EMS Buildings and Medical Arts Center West physicians offices completed

1984 New Cardiac Intensive Care Unit opens

1989 Radiology Department adds Imaging Wing

1992 Medical Arts Center East opens threestory wing featuring physicians offices pharmacy and community and staff education conference areas Ancillary Services Patient Registration and Emergency Department undergo remodeling Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation services introduced

2002 Jun Rehabilitation and Obstetrics areas open

2002 Dec Renovations and expansion of south entrance Lobby Snack Bar and Gift Shop is complete

2007 Oct Construction begins on three story 75K square foot addition

2007 Dec Emergency Services lobby and waiting areas renovated and expanded

2008 May Surgical Center opens on third floor on newly expanded space
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