Memorial Hospital breaks ground on new Washington clinic

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center broke ground Monday, November 23, 2015 on its newest health clinic – Memorial Health Washington.

During the ceremony, Memorial Hospital administration performed a blessing then unveiled the architect’s rendering for the new building. A 9,000 square foot space featuring 14 exam rooms located at 600 South State Road 57.

Memorial Health Washington will be the home for Dr. Nick Dahl’s current practice, Dahl Family Medicine, as well as a satellite office for additional services such as cardiology, pediatrics, urology, orthopaedics, ear, nose and throat, and obstetrics and gynecology. The clinic will also include lab and x-ray services.

E. Kyle Bennett, President and CEO of Memorial Hospital, shared that while the ceremony was a groundbreaking for a building, Memorial Health Washington is more than just a building. It is a dedication to continuing the mission of quality health care, and the staff of Memorial Hospital is proud to share this mission with the Washington community.

Individuals breaking ground included Dr. Nick Dahl, Family Medicine; Annette Kugler, Medical Practice Director;  Dr. Adam Dawkins, Cardiologist; Dr. Josh Leonard, Cardiologist; Dr. Jason Stubbs, Ear, Nose, and Throat and Plastic Surgeon; Sister Rose Mary Rexing, Mission Integration Executive Director; Kyle Bennett; and Joe Wellman, Washington Mayor. Mayor Wellman concluded the ceremony.

Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center is based in Dubois County and serves Daviess, Crawford, Martin, Orange, Perry, Pike and Spencer counties through more than 25 regional health clinics. Sponsored by the Sisters of the Little Company of Mary since its establishment in 1951, Memorial Hospital provides medical care to approximately 7,000 inpatients, 228,000 outpatients, 30,000 emergency patients, and 1,000 newborns on an annual basis.