Southeastern Med history

In 1953, a new 140-bed hospital was constructed to replace the aging Baker-Thompson Memorial Hospital’s facility.

In 1956, the hospital underwent its first major expansion adding 50 beds, a laundry, and two operating suites.

In 1960, as the hospital continued to grow, its name was changed to Southeastern General Hospital (SGH) in order to more accurately reflect the regional nature of the facility’s services.

In 1961, another major expansion added 75 beds and air conditioning throughout the building.

Nova University was chartered in 1964 as a graduate institution in the physical and social sciences.

In 1969, 80 long-term-care beds and a 23-bed psychiatric unit were opened in a 3-story building on the main campus.

Over time, Nova added programs in law, education, business, psychology, computer science, oceanography, social and systemic studies, and hospitality, and, in 1972, introduced its first off-campus course of study, in education.

1973 – Bush Chapel dedicated and opened for worship

1977 – Renamed Southeastern College of the Assemblies of God

In 1980, SGH began providing clinical training for Robeson Community College’s associate degree nursing students.

Southeastern was created by osteopathic physicians committed to establishing a College of Osteopathic Medicine in the Southeast. As a result, Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine, as it was first known, opened in 1981.

Home Health services were offered beginning in 1984.

In 1991, diagnostic cardiac catheterization services were first offered.

In 1992, SGH opened its first primary care clinic which is located in Fairmont, NC.

Prior to 1994, Nova had evolved with innovative technology and Southeastern expanded to provide much needed health care education.

1995 Guernsey Memorial Hospital changed its name to Southeastern Ohio Regional Medical Center.

2001 – Construction began on new residence halls, beginning with Aventura and followed by Esperanza and Destino

In 2003, a six story 134-bed Patient Bed Tower was opened replacing many of the out-dated patient rooms in the original building.

In 2006, a seventh floor with 34 additional beds was opened, Southeastern Heart Center was dedicated, and SRMC performed its first open heart CABG procedure.

Southeastern Hospice House, a 12-bed inpatient hospice facility, was opened in 2007 a few miles from the main campus.

2009 – Fire Athletics joined The Sun Conference of the NAIA

2013 – Construction began on our new football stadium (later named Victory Field) and the College of Natural & Health Sciences building

2014 – Mi Casa Café renovated to accommodate Chick-fil-A Express; construction began on the choral rehearsal hall

2015 – Construction began on Buena Vida 125,000-square-foot live/learn facility and the Student Activities Center expansion

2016 – Student Activities Center expansion completed, enabling SEU to add wrestling to our available athletics

Elliott replaces Cheryl Herbert, who served as interim president/CEO from October 2018, when OhioHealth began managing the hospital.

She began in the role March 9, 2020.

In January 2021, Southeastern Health was renamed UNC Health Southeastern after joining the UNC Health System.