Wabash General Hospital is inviting the community to help celebrate a major milestone as the hospital marks its 75th anniversary tomorrow.
The celebration will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. across from the WGH Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine building on College Drive. Visitors can enjoy smoked pork chop sandwiches with chips, delicious cupcakes, cookies provided by Wabash Valley FS, and free drinks while helping commemorate three-quarters of a century of local healthcare service.
The anniversary marks a journey that began in 1948 when Wabash County voters overwhelmingly approved the creation of a hospital authority and later backed a bond issue to make the project a reality. Construction of the original hospital began in 1949, and thousands gathered for its dedication on June 3, 1951. The new facility featured 52 beds, 18 bassinets, and a full range of medical departments.
Over the decades, Wabash General Hospital has expanded through new facilities, services, and technology, including the opening of a new hospital in 1983, the addition of ambulance paramedic services in 2002, designation as a Critical Access Hospital in 2003, and the construction of a new medical office building in 2022.
Today, Wabash General Hospital is Wabash County's largest employer and offers a wide range of healthcare services throughout the region. Hospital officials say the anniversary celebration is an opportunity to thank the community for its support while honoring the generations of healthcare professionals, volunteers, and patients who have been part of the hospital's history.
