Hegg Memorial Hospital Named for Rock Valley Doctor
The Rock Valley area likely names its hospital Hegg Memorial Hospital by broad consensus. Dr. L. R. Hegg arrived in 1932 and has served the community through illness and war while caring for Inwood during World War II. He was honored in 1954 as Rock Valley’s first man of the year.
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Modern hospital features a full range of facilities
The facility plan outlines 28 beds plus nursery operating room labor and delivery ward maternity unit and emergency room with other essential services to operate a modern hospital.
Hospital care becomes integral to modern life gains
The text notes expanded hospital facilities, longer lives, and shorter stays. It cites 95 percent of babies born in hospitals, one eighth of people seek hospital treatment, and a one in three chance a family member will need care in the coming year. It compares 1900 and today on lifespans and stays.
Why We Need the Hospital in Our Town
In a practical view, local hospital care boosts town economy by employing 25 to 35 people, training youth, and improving health safety. A nearby hospital enhances doctor recruitment, supports education and churches, and benefits neighboring towns by improving bargaining power for physicians. Farmers especially need a nearby hospital for hazards.
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