History
In 1903, Dr. L.D. Johnson established a private hospital in Chanute, Kan. In 1947, Dr. Long, then-director of the hospital, decided to close his facility. This decision spurred a grassroots campaign to fund the building of Neosho Memorial Hospital. On January 14, 1951, Neosho Memorial Hospital opened as a 51-bed general hospital. The hospital was dedicated as a memorial to the men and women of Neosho County who lost their lives during World War II.
Today, Neosho Memorial Regional Medical Center continues its history of service to area families. In 2009, the medical center completed a $20 million renovation project creating a state-of-the-art facility with a new emergency department, inpatient unit, intensive care unit, outpatient observation unit and nutrition services department. In addition, the laboratory, imaging services, sleep lab and other areas in the hospital shine with renovated, expanded and improved patient-centered areas.
This nonprofit, county-owned critical access hospital is governed by a board of trustees appointed by the county commission. It is with pride that Neosho Memorial does not require tax dollars for general operations of the Medical Center. And it is with dedication that the staff pledges to uphold their commitment to bring service and excellence together.
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