75 Years. One Community. Since 1951.

A Wood County Hospital lab professional examines a sample through a microscope

Celebrating Our Past.
Looking Ahead Together.

At its core, a hospital is not measured by square footage or technology. It’s measured by who shows up when it matters most — in the middle of the night, during uncertainty, in celebration and in grief. Wood County Hospital has been that place for 75 years: steady, familiar and here when it’s needed most. Built by neighbors and guided by local leadership, we remain an independent, not-for-profit community hospital focused on what matters most: people.

Celebrating 75 years

Explore the moments that have shaped care in our community. Select a decade to learn more.

Our timeline

Scroll to journey through the decades.

1951

A Community Vision Comes to Life

Before there was a building, there was a belief — and a community that showed up to build it. Neighbors went door to door, hosted events and even raffled a heifer to raise the funds needed to make it real.

August 1951

1960s

Advancing Care with New Technology

A new Emergency Room and a major two-floor expansion brought new capabilities and more beds to meet a growing community’s needs.

1960 x-ray

Annabelle Kinney

1970s – 1980s

Expanding Services and Expertise

Surgical capabilities grew, pioneering procedures were introduced and the WCH Foundation was established — strengthening specialized care across the region.

Dr Sanchez

Woman on 1980s computer

Surgery

1990s – 2000s

Growth, Innovation and Partnerships

Continued growth in facilities, technology and services brought more advanced care close to home — including a transformational 100,000 sq. ft. expansion.

Deb Butler

Rehabilitation

Rehab Center

2010s

Expanding Access and Recognition

Major expansion, new partnerships and nationally recognized programs enhanced patient care and access — including the opening of the Cancer Care Center and groundbreaking robotic procedures.

Cancer Care Center

digital mammography machine

Falcon Heath Center

Ground breaking

2020s

Advancing Care for Today and Tomorrow

Ongoing investments in advanced technology, specialty care and community partnerships continue to shape the future — earning Wood County Hospital recognition as the region's only CMS 5-Star Hospital.

Robotic Surgery

man and woman smiling

Weight loss doctor

2026

Marking 75 Years

A milestone anniversary and a moment to reflect on the people, partnerships and progress that have defined Wood County Hospital for three-quarters of a century.

2026

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Investing in the Future of Care

The next 75 years begin where the first 75 did—with neighbors caring for neighbors, and a community worth showing up for.

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Voices of Wood County Hospital

Hospitals are often measured in beds, expansions or new technology. And those things matter. But what matters most is knowing that when something unexpected happens, you don’t have to wonder where to go. You know care is here. That kind of trust is built over time by the people who show up every day.

Gary Pierce, a grateful Wood County Hospital cancer patient

A Lasting Impact

Years before his own diagnosis, Gary walked beside his wife through breast cancer treatment at Wood County Hospital. When he received his own cancer diagnosis in December 2021, the weight nearly broke him. What carried him through was the team at the Maurer Family Cancer Care Center. “Everybody that works at the Maurer Cancer Care Center are my angels,” Gary said. “I couldn’t have done it without them.” Today, he is living a healthy, grateful life.