Dunn Memorial Hospital in Indiana - United States

The name became Dunn Memorial Hospital in 1924 when the newly constructed facilities were dedicated. In 1939 the Dunn Memorial Hospital Association transferred the hospital properties to Lawrence County on the condition that the properties be used forever for hospital purposes and construction began on a new 50 bed hospital with the assistance of the WPA, gifts from individual donors and a county bond issuance.

Since the early days of the 20th century, Dunn Memorial Hospital has symbolized responsive commitment to community need. The hospital had its start in 1904 when Dr. J. T. Freeland and Dr. B. Short leased the Thomas Malott home on 16th Street and established Bedford's first hospital calling it the Lawrence Hospital. In May 1908, the City of Bedford purchased the Rector homestead in the Brightwood Addition as the first portion of the present hospital's 18 acre site. The home on the property was renovated and equipped to provide nursing care for citizens of the community and was named The Bedford City Hospital. In 1919 the Dunn Memorial Hospital Association was formed and chartered by the State of Indiana as a nonprofit association for the purpose of operating a hospital.

The opening of the Cardiovascular Angio Suite in November 2003 inaugurated the second century of Dunn Memorial Hospital with further growth and the latest technology. Since Dunn has also brought Lawrence County their first four-wheel drive ambulance to serve the community during harsh road conditions. On board is also the capability to transmit 12 lead EKG's back to the emergency department to help our physicians determine wether or not the patient is in need of cardio intervention. With these process in place Dunn gained accreditation from the Society of Chest Pain Centers in 2006, the 10th in the state. Dunn Memorial Hospital's service line expanded with the introduction of South Central Orthopedics and Sports Medicine. This was and continues to be a strong need by many in our community with aspirations of introducing sports medicine and training to our local school systems.

St.Vincent Dunn Hospital continues to perform a vital role in south central Indiana's health care. For well over a century St.Vincent Dunn Hospital has provided patient focused health care services to Lawrence County and its surrounding communities. At St.Vincent Dunn Hospital we follow core values, which characterizes the personal care we provide to our patients through Courtesy, Attitude, Respect, Excellence.

Dunn Memorial Hospital offers a wide array of services for patients and families in our region. The hospital provides care for children, a number of adult illnesses, orthopedics, and much more. Heart and Vascular services along with our EMS and Emergency Department work together to save lives and heart muscle, and are accredited by the Society of Chest Pain Centers.

Hospital Services:
The Heart and Vascular Center
Children
Community Development and Support
Community Health and Wellness
Diabetes Self Management
Emergency Care
Harmony Health Services for Women and Children
Respiratory Services
Home Health Care
Walk-In Clinic / Orleans Healthcare Center
Industrial/Occupational Health
Orthopedics/Sports Medicine
Imaging / Radiology
Physical Therapy
The BirthPlace
The Baby Gallery
Our Physicians
Surgical Services