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Methodist Fremont Health

Methodist Fremont Health is a public district hospital located in Fremont, Nebraska and the only hospital located in Dodge County.[1] The hospital is an affiliate of the Nebraska Methodist Health System. The hospital opened in 1940 as the Dodge County Hospital. In 1945, the hospital changed its name to the Dodge County Community Hospital. In 1947, an addition known as the West Wing opened, along with updating the original hospital. In 1956, the North Wing opened. In 1960, the long-term care facility, Chronic Disease Annex, now known as Dunklau Gardens, opened. In the 1970s, the hospital changed its name to the Memorial Hospital of Dodge County, was renovated the following year, and founded the hospital foundation.

Methodist Fremont Health
Map
Geography
Location450 E 23rd St St, Fremont, Nebraska, U.S.
Coordinates41°27′12″N 96°29′29″W / 41.45345°N 96.4913°W / 41.45345; -96.4913
Organisation
FundingPublic hospital
TypeDistrict
Religious affiliationMethodist
NetworkNebraska Methodist Health System
History
Former name(s)
  • Dodge County Hospital
  • Dodge County Community Hospital
  • Memorial Hospital of Dodge County
  • Fremont Area Medical Center
  • Fremont Health
Opened1940
Links
Websitebestcare.org/locations/methodist-fremont-health/

In 1976, following the Pathfinder Hotel Explosion, survivors were transferred to the hospital. In the 1980s, a helipad was added, the fifth floor was completed, and the outpatient area was expanded. In the 1990s, the hospital opened 46 rooms in the skilled care unit, added a radiation oncology unit, added further renovations to the building, and changed its name to Fremont Area Medical Center in 1996. In the 2000s, most renovations were completed, hearing screening tests were introduced, a new emergency center opened, and the East Campus was renovated. In the 2010s, the hospital expanded with new additions, aquiring the Fremont Surgical Center, and joining the Nebraska Health Network.

History

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Dodge County Hospital/Dodge County Community Hospital

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Methodist Fremont Health opened as the Dodge County Hospital in 1940.[2] The hospital had its open house May 19 and 21 of that year.[3] In 1945, the hospital changed its name to Dodge County Community Hospital.[4] In 1946, a north wing was announced for the hospital. The original bid of $63,960 for construction was chosen, which was considered low for its time.[5] The following year, construction for the north wing was finished, with the total cost estimated to be $90,000. Following the completion, the original building was also updated.[6]

In 1956, the North Wing of the hospital opened.[7] In 1958, a proposed $1,275,000 long-term care facility, known as the Chronic Disease Annex (now Dunklau Gardens[8]), was announced. Supervisors were requesting for a $500,000 bond issue to help fund the addition.[9] The special election to vote for the Chronic Disease Annex was held on March 4.[10] In 1960, the Chronic Disease Annex opened.[11]

Memorial Hospital of Dodge County

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In 1971, the Dodge County Community Hospital changed its name to Memorial Hospital of Dodge County.[12] The following year, renovations were done to the hospital, including adding a six story tower being added.[11] In 1976, the Memorial Hospital Foundation was founded.[13]

On January 10, 1976, a natural gas leak explosion occurred at the Pathfinder Hotel in Fremont. The explosion killed 20 people, and injured 40 others.[14] Survivors were immediately transferred to the Memorial Hospital of Dodge County.[15] The hospital claimed it was prepared for the disaster, helping treat all 40 injured patients.[16]

In 1981, a helipad was added, in addition with the fifth floor of the hospital being completed.[17] In 1988, a $500,000 expansion project was announced for the hospital. After the outpatient services started in 1985, expansion was necessary. A morgue and autopsy room were also announced, and were expected for completion in July.[18] By the end of 1988, the outpatient surgery area had doubled in size.[19]

In 1991, an addition of 46 rooms were made to the skilled care unit.[17] In 1992, a radiation oncology unit was opened, with Dr. Janet Soori joining as a medical director.[20][21] On November 25, 1995, the hospital broke ground for a new Rehabilitation Center.[22]

Fremont Area Medical Center

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Following renovations to the building, the Memorial Hospital of Dodge County changed its name to Fremont Area Medical Center in 1996.[23] That same year year, the Rehabilitation Center was renovated, opened December 1, and had its open house on January 15 of the following year.[24] The newly renovated facility included the addition of an aqua therapy pool.[25] In 1998, an $8 million renovation was announced. Ground was broken on August 24, and projects included remodeling the front entrance, and expand the radiology, registration, pharmacy, and surgery areas.[26]

By 2000, all major renovations done at the hospital were completed.[27] In July 2000, Fremont Area Medical Center launched its website.[28] That same year, the hospital launched newborn hearing screening tests.[29] In 2002, the B-Type Natriuretic Peptide (BNP) test was introduced in the hospital.[30] In 2003, a new emergency department was added.[31] In 2007, the hospital purchased a Da Vinci Surgical System, introducing robotic assisted surgery to the hospital.[32] In 2008, the Imaging Center opened and included new MRI machines, CT scan machines, and mammography equipment.[33] In 2007, plans were made to renovate that the east campus of the hospital, but were replaced with building a new campus instead, which opened in 2010.[34][11]

Fremont Health/Methodist Fremont Health

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Fremont Area Medical Center changed its name to Fremont Health in June 2014.[35] In 2013, construction projects, including a new tower, were announced.[36] In 2014, the Chronic Disease Annex was renamed to Dunklau Gardens.[8] That same year, the hospital acquired the Fremont Surgery Center.[37] In 2015, the renovations and additions were completed.[38] In 2016, Fremont Health joined the Nebraska Health Network.[39] In 2018, with the amalgamation of several other health services, the Nebraska Methodist Health System announced it would be partnering with Fremont Health.[40] The hospital agreed to affiliate with Methodist later that year.[41] After affiliating with Methodist in 2018, the hospital changed its name to Methodist Fremont Health.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Hospital Roster" (PDF). Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services. June 20, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Real-McKeighan, Tammy (March 10, 2023). "Methodist Fremont Health recognized as 'Top 100 Rural and Community Hospital'". Fremont Tribune. Retrieved June 19, 2024.
  3. ^ "View of Major Operating Room". Fremont Tribune. May 22, 1940.
  4. ^ "Dodge County Hospital". October 13, 1945.
  5. ^ "$63,960 Is Bid For Building Hospital Wing". Fremont Tribune. June 25, 1946.
  6. ^ "$90,000 Wing and Other Work Completed At Hospital Here; Capacity Boosted 40%". Fremont Tribune. July 15, 1947.
  7. ^ "Public Tour of New Wing At Hospital To Be Sunday". Fremont Tribune. January 13, 1956.
  8. ^ a b "Care facility's new name honors Dunklau's contributions". Fremont Tribune. September 9, 2014.
  9. ^ "Township Board Members Hear Hospital Annex Plan". January 30, 1958.
  10. ^ "This Is What Happened in Fremont During the Past Year". Fremont Tribune. January 1, 1959.
  11. ^ a b c "CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS". Fremont Tribune. June 3, 2010.
  12. ^ "What's In A Name?". Fremont Tribune.
  13. ^ Please, Replace (March 19, 1976). "NOTICE OF INCORPORATION". Fremont Tribune.
  14. ^ "Photos: Pathfinder Hotel explosion". Omaha World-Herald. January 10, 2022. Retrieved June 24, 2024.
  15. ^ "Three die, 80 injured in explosion". Fremont Tribune. January 10, 1976.
  16. ^ Cornelius, Brenda (January 12, 1976). "Training pays off big, hospital was prepared". Fremont Tribune.
  17. ^ a b "Hospital progress". Fremont Tribune. January 19, 1999.
  18. ^ Schilke, Lisa (May 13, 1988). "Memorial Hospital grows in health care field". Fremont Tribune.
  19. ^ "Hospital has varied services". Fremont Tribune. March 20, 1989.
  20. ^ "Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting Ceremony". Fremont Tribune. January 18, 1992.
  21. ^ Real-McKeighan, Tammy (June 10, 1992). "Patients top priority for radiation oncologist". Fremont Tribune.
  22. ^ "Rehabilitation Center". Fremont Tribune. January 28, 1997.
  23. ^ REAL-McKEIGHAN, Tammy (September 25, 1996). "Hospital renovates building, alters name". Fremont Tribune.
  24. ^ "Congratulations". Fremont Tribune. January 24, 1997.
  25. ^ Ujikane, Keiko (January 15, 1997). "Open house showcases new rehabilitation center". Fremont Tribune.
  26. ^ Real-McKeighan, Tammy (August 13, 1998). "FAMC begins $8M renovation". Fremont Tribune.
  27. ^ "Medical Care". Fremont Tribune.
  28. ^ "FAMC launches Web site". Fremont Tribune. July 25, 2000.
  29. ^ Real-McKeighan, Tammy (March 24, 2000). "Hearing screener provides peace of mind for parents". Fremont Tribune.
  30. ^ "FAMC begins new type of blood test". Fremont Tribune. November 5, 2002.
  31. ^ "Sneak peek of the new ER". Fremont Tribune. May 31, 2003.
  32. ^ Krebs, Russ (November 9, 2007). "Robotic Surgery". Fremont Tribune.
  33. ^ Krebs, Russ (April 17, 2008). "New imaging center opens today". Fremont Tribune.
  34. ^ Bowen, Don (August 13, 2009). "FAMC East Campus projects are on schedule". Fremont Tribune.
  35. ^ Buffington, Tracy (June 6, 2014). "FAMC is now Fremont Health". Fremont Tribune. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  36. ^ Zavadil, Chris (August 20, 2014). "Hospital project making steady progress". Fremont Tribune. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  37. ^ "FAMC acquires Fremont Surgical Center". Fremont Tribune. February 10, 2014.
  38. ^ "Ready to cut the ribbon: Fremont Health plans event to celebrate addition, renovations". Fremont Tribune. October 21, 2015. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  39. ^ "Fremont Health joins Nebraska Health Network". Fremont Tribune. December 22, 2016. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  40. ^ Anderson, Julie (February 8, 2018). "Fremont Health moves forward on affiliation deal with Nebraska Methodist". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  41. ^ Anderson, Julie (July 4, 2018). "Methodist Health, Fremont Health moving ahead with partnership". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
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