BlueRidge Health Services Inc history

The hospital was incorporated in 1908 by Doctor Phifer and the Hughsons.

Joseph Grayson Brothers was born in Wilmington, N.C., on May 11, 1913.

1917 By 1917, Grace is the only general hospital in North Carolina providing treatment for tuberculosis patients in separate pavilion.

1924 In 1924, Mary Hughson, 66, dies after guiding the hospital for 16 years.

In September 1929, officials had just celebrated laying the corner stone and dedicating the new hospital building. “It was a day of crowning glory in the history of the institution and will remain in the minds of those taking part as a day of great blessing.”

1937 First full time administrator, Mr.

1953 J. Grayson Brothers begins his 25-year tenure as Grace’s administrator.

The first patient, a child who was to have a tonsillectomy, was admitted in December 1955.

When President John Kennedy signed the Migrant Health Act into law in 1962, the Migrant Health Center could receive federal funds.

Opened in 1963, Blue Ridge Health has its roots in providing migrant farmworkers with healthcare.

Grayson Brothers died in 1976.

In 1987, The Migrant Health Center evolved to become Blue Ridge Community Health Services (BRCHS) – a year-round health center open to the entire community.

In 1993, BRCHS opened the first school-based health center (SBHC) in Henderson County, providing students access to comprehensive nursing, medical, behavioral health, and nutrition services.

1998 In December 1998, the Grace Hospital Board of Directors enters an agreement with Valdese Hospital and Carolinas HealthCare System to form a new operating company, Blue Ridge HealthCare.

In 2008, three additional SBHCs opened at two elementary schools, and a high school, providing healthcare for over 2,000 students.

In October 2012, BRCHS opened a second health center in Transylvania County.

2013 Kathy C. Bailey is named President and CEO, the first woman to head the organization since Mrs.