Southwest Health history

Through the efforts of many, the dedication ceremony for the opening of Tri-State Hospital was held on May 12, 1951, with Governor Norman Brunsdale cutting the ribbon and opening the doors for the first patients.

Through the years, the hospital prospered and developed a nursing home in 1957.

A nursing home wing was added seven years later and an Obstetrics unit and Administration wing were added in 1963.

LONG TERM CARE Sunset Nursing Home opened on July 21, 1964.

In 1971, the nursing home became Vista Grande Nursing Home and occupied a building on Mildred Road.

The new Southwest General Hospital was opened in 1975.

The hospital grew and by 1977 it became obvious that the community had outgrown the facility; a new structure was needed.

In 1985, the boards streamlined operations by housing acute care services in Platteville and long-term care services in Cuba City.

SOUTHWEST MEDICAL CLINIC The clinic was built in 1990 and opened its door on Tuesday, September 4th, 1990.

The hospital began a multi-phase remodeling plan that was completed in 1991.

In 1994, Southwest General Hospital changed its name to Southwest General Health Center to reflect its growing role in promoting wellness in the communities it serves.

2000 – Present Around the turn of the century, the previously dormant hospital foundation was reestablished.

In January of 2005, this dream became a reality when construction of Sunrise Village Assisted Living was completed and the first tenants began moving in.