In 1924, a group of five local physicians banded together to open a small hospital, with a vision of serving the community with compassion and care.
A century later, Maria Parham Health commemorates its centennial, with one eye on celebrating the achievements of the past 100 years and the other fixed on continuing to provide the community with compassionate and top-quality health care.
“While we celebrate our past, we are equally focused on the future,” said Maria Parham Health CEO Bert Beard. “We are committed to continuing to provide outstanding healthcare services, investing in cutting-edge technology, and enhancing the patient experience for generations to come.”
In comments during festivities Friday, Jan. 17 – 100 years to the day that the hospital was incorporated – Beard said the hospital’s growth and transformation are testaments to the vision shared by its founders and its current staff and leadership.
“As we reflect on this momentous occasion, we honor not just our hospital’s past, but the people who have made it all possible—our caregivers, our patients, and the community that has supported us every step of the way,” he said. “From our humble beginnings to becoming a trusted leader in healthcare, Maria Parham Health has been a cornerstone of strength and healing, and today, we stand proud of all we’ve accomplished, with much more to come.”
The hospital moved to its current location in the mid-1960’s, costing about $2.25 million. Since then, the campus has expanded, including increased space for patients, modernization and remodeling that cost about $50 million in 2005.
In 2011, Maria Parham Medical Center became part of the Duke LifePoint healthcare system.
Learn more about Maria Parham’s history and services it provides at https://www.mariaparham.com/about.
