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CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF

HEALTH CARE INNOVATION

By the 1960s patient demand greatly exceeded the capacity
of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Hospital, fondly referred to
as “Sisters’ Hospital” by the community. Noted entrepreneur
and philanthropists Captain G. Allan Hancock and his wife,
Marian, donated the land for the site of a new hospital, and in
1967 Marian Hospital opened under the leadership of Sister
Marilyn Ingram, OSF.

Marian’s evolution through the latter half of the 20th century
and beginning of the 21st century was marked by innovation
and expansion. To continue to provide the highest level of care
and service, Marian opened a new hospital in May of 2012,
1940 featuring the latest in advanced technology, most effective
treatments, and medical professionals from the nation’s top
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Hospital training facilities.

This year, Marian Regional Medical Center celebrates 75
years of fulfilling our promise to the community to provide
exceptional health care for all. Founded by the Sisters of St.
Francis of Penance and Christian Charity, Marian has evolved
from a small community hospital to a large teaching hospital,
offering advanced, tertiary care.

Our History

Marian’s legacy of health and healing began in 1940 when
the Sisters of St. Francis opened Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Hospital, Marian’s predecessor. Although the Sisters had
meager financial resources, they were driven by a vision—to
provide for the medical and spiritual needs of the community.
That vision, and the Sisters’ unwavering belief that “God will 1967
provide,” comprise the foundation upon which the medical
center is built. Marian Hospital

Marian Medical Center (continued)

1990 Marian 1993 Marian introduces 1996 The Marian Heart
Medical Center a new heart program with Center and a new West
celebrates comprehensive cardiac Wing open. The 44,000
its 50th services. No longer do square-foot addition houses
anniversary. residents need to leave the cardiovascular services and
community for advanced increases the number of
8 cardiac treatment. cardiac surgical suites.