Winchester Memorial Hospital Opens Five Story Addition
The Winchester Memorial Hospital dedicates a new five story 3.45 million addition, bringing total hospital value to about seven million and 389 beds. The complex adds an intensive care unit psychiatric ward X ray lab and expanded departments across floors with new operating rooms and a neurotherapy suite. Funding totals roughly 3.176 million with Hill Burton Ford Foundation bequests and local pledges. A new parking plan and space off Cork Street accompany the expansion ahead of opening ceremonies.
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Growth as Medical Center By Dr William P McGuire
Article traces Winchester medical history from early 1820s to the mid 20th century. It covers the 1903 opening of Winchester Memorial Hospital, its expansions, key figures like Hunter H McGuire and local physicians, and the community effort behind building a modern medical center.
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Winchester
Commonwealth
Medical College of
Valley of Virginia
M Medical College
John Esten Cooker
Hugh Holmes McGuire
A. F. Magill
Court House
W. S. Love
William P. McGuire
Pereson
Hunter Holmes McGuire
Winchester Memorial Hospital Medical Staff Growth Timeline
In 1906 the Winchester Memorial Hospital had a Medical Staff of 11 doctors. By 1953 the staff rose to 42 doctors serving 72 000 people within a 30 minute drive. Today the staff has expanded further with additional specialties and affiliates.
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Iowa
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Tennessee
Ohio
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U.S
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Lewis Hyde
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Hunter H. McGuire
W. A. Bell
S. P. Latane
P. W. Boyd
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Slaugheter House
Charlotte Claybrook
Gertrude V, Eddy
Clifford Street
Cork Street
W. M. Atkinson
Mately
Alggan
Hunter McGuire
American Board
Dr, William P, McGuire
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