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70 years in service Patient needs dictate care changes JUL 9,1914 -- Hospital association form­ ed as Woodstock Public Hospital, the association taking over a private hospital operated at 417 Clay Street by Dr. Hyde West. Jam. 4, 1915 -- Hospital moves into the Judge Theodore Murphy home on West South street, present site of the hospital 1937 -- 27-bed hospital constructed with help of money from Dr. and Ms. George Bentley and Mrs. Julia Herrington. Total of 42 beds. 1945 -- Woman's Auxiliary organized to help make patients' stay more comfor­ table through fundraising and service within the hospital. Feb. 1,1955 -- Bert Hanson becomes ad­ ministrator, succeeding Manda Roe. Dec. 9,1955 -- Break ground for $850,000 new addition, raising to 65 the number of beds in the hospital, which retains 32 beds in the 1937 wing and tearing down the Mur­ phy home that remained at rear of the 1937 structure. June 29, 1958 -- Dedicate new hospital which included major ancillary facilities as operating rooms, maternity depart­ ment, laboratory, kitchen, X-ray area, medical records, pharmacy, lobby and snack bar. Sept 9,1962 -- Dedicate $250,000 addition which added 36 beds (including pediatrics department) and some added services, se­ cond phase of the 1958 comprehensive plan. October 1965 -- Construction to fill out third floor in the Bentley wing to add six beds and to install a new elevator in that wing. Jan. 23,1969--Association members ap­ prove borrowing $1.5 million to construct first step of the expansion, the biggest con­ struction project in the hospital's 55-year history. Sept 25,1969 -- Construction begins with L-shaped addition at northwest corner. April 1, 1971 -- Remainder of hospital goes into service during last half of April with completion of 1971 addition. Aug. 11, 1972 -- New emergency depart­ ment opens with two emergency areas. March 1974 -- Installation of Computa View telemetry system on fourth floor. Completion of pediatrics expansion. Board agrees to construct laundry facilities with other hospitals. July 1976 -- Full-time emergency room services in effect.. June 4, 1979 -- LeRoy Pesce named as new executive director. Organizational improvement made. August 1979 -- Board decides to move ahead to develop a combination rinnikil ing and construction program with a three- story South Pavilion after reviewing pro­ posals to form a community-wide hrapifoi in cooperation with McHenry Hospital. Jan. 22, 1989 -- Board announces two- step expansion program involving every department at hospital. Key features: First phase -- Improve functional use of existing space, redecorate and modernize the present facility and adapt hospital to the changing needs in health care services. Jan. 9, 1914, the hospital association formad as Woodstock Public Hospital, taking over a privately owned facility oparatad on Clay Straat (above) by Dr. Hyde Wast. Tha hospital moved to its prasant South Straat location in 1915. At left, long-time amployaas Arilna Crawford and Lorraine Kladzik help Executive Director Laa Pesce cut tha 70th anniversary cake on Jan. 9,1984. Construction of a two-story power plant and maintenance building is an integral and urgent part of this phase. Second phase -- Construct a new South Pavilion with an Outpatient Service Center; locate diagnostic facilities on the ground flow more readily available to out­ patients; add 30 new beds with a third floor ?n îw>i unit; construct four surgical suites; relocate the administrative offices in the existing surgical area; and expand the lobby. July 17,1968--President Farlin Caufield announces Memorial Hospital has receiv­ ed approval from the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board to proceed with its $9 million expansion and remodeling program and has been granted a Cer­ tificate of Need. Aug. 13, 1988 -- Construction begins on first phase of long-range expansion pro­ gram with work beginning on the power plant Oct 13, 1988 -- Workmen begin expan­ sion and improvements on North Perking lot Nev. 14,1988 -- $1.5 milium fundraising campaign announced with fhairman and cochaiiman chosen. Chester Gould to head drive as honorary chairman. Jan. 27, 1981 -- Auxiliary announces $150,888 pledge toward the capital fund drive during the corporation's animal Mty 8,1881 -- Groundbreaking for the South Pavilion launches the most am­ bitious part of tte $9 million expansion program. July 27, 1881 -- Memorial Hospital and Family Service and Community Mental Health Cento* announce joint agreement fn ftgtahligh a nrw»nfa>l hp-alth nnit nf caring for eight patients. (Program was begun in the fall of 1981 and was expanded to a closed 10-bed unit in March 1984). April 16,1982--Lee Pesce announces the board has approved installation of a full body CT scanner, scheduled for installa­ tion in September. May 3,1882 -- Board approves plans to double the emergency service area with more private examination and treatment rooms, a waiting area for patients and family inwnlieia and a private consulta­ tion area. Also induded is improved recep­ tion area, nurse's station and additional staff space. Auxiliary pledge of $150,000 will be used for this area. May 16,1862 -- Board's approval of new community-conference room in the South Pavilion basement is announced following the board's late April meeting. The room will provide space for community groups, health-related organizations and hospital department gatherings. Oct 4, MB--Keith Poi--on joins staff as Nev. 2,1982--Third floor medical unit in the South Pavilion opens for patient care with 30 beds. Jan. 25, 1983 -- Auxiliary announces $25,000 gift to expand snack bar and gift shoo at hosnital. February 1963 -- Outpatient Service Coiter opens. Aug. 4, 1983 -- Memorial Hospital and Family Service and Community Mental Health Center announce establishment of a countywide alcohol and substance abuse program to include detoxification and rehabilitation. Aug. 22,1963--Pesce announces the four new surgical suites are in service since late July. Oct 18, 1983 -- Construction begins on new gift, shop and snack bar at front entrance. Jan. 8, 1884 -- Memorial Hospital observes 70th anniversary with open house for staff in cafeteria. Marc^K, 1984-Mental Health unit, ex­ panded to/nibeds, opens as a doeed unit. May 14, 1964 -- Expanded lobby opens. Auxiliary snack bar and gift shop opens. Auxiliary begins its newest service of staf­ fing front reception desk daily. May 23, 1984 - Robert Kajdan, newly named director of the alcoholism- substance abuse unit announces the unit will go into service on July 8 with 14 beds for inpatient treatment -- New chapel is dedicated. This commemorative section made possible through the cooperation of: A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. ftuehljrfwd 1887 Members New York Stock Exdwî e, Inc. Member SIPC 231 Main Street Woodstock (815)338-2550 State Bank of Woodstock Member F.D.I.C. Kell, Conerty & Nulle, Lawyers 121 E. Calhoun Street Woodstock, a