Story Medical history

Fortunately, traditional lobotomies fell out of practice in the United States the moment Freeman performed his last operation in 1967 that resulted in the patient’s death.

The hospital added its first long-term care addition in 1969, made possible through a $154,000 donation from Reine Wells.

The Story County Medical Center Endowment Foundation was originally formed in March 1977 as the Story County Hospital Foundation.

In 1982, the bylaws were changed to make the organization an Endowment Foundation and the emphasis began to shift towards fundraising for the hospital.

1986, three university-affiliated hospitals — Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic, Presbyterian-University Hospital, and Eye & Ear Hospital of Pittsburgh — unified under an organization that would evolve into UPMC.

1990, the name “University of Pittsburgh Medical Center,” or UPMC, was adopted.

In 1991, a $65,000 fundraising drive was held to assist the hospital in purchasing a new ambulance.

In July 1993, the Foundation had the opportunity to purchase the old Johnson Medical Clinic which was owned by Doctor Jerry King.

Story Medical Clinic - Nevada opened in 1995 and offers primary family health care for acute or chronic health concerns for Nevada and the surrounding communities.

The Zearing clinic's success was followed by the opening of the Story Medical Clinic - Maxwell in August 1996.

1997, recognizing the efficiencies possible from complementing its provider network with a health insurance product, UPMC started its Insurance Services Division.

In 1998, the Foundation provided the funds to pave the south parking lot.

Following a busy summer bringing the hospital into compliance with Critical Access Hospital standards, the hospital was inspected by the Department of Inspection and Appeals and was awarded Critical Access Hospital status on December 1, 2001.

On March 9, 2006, Story County Medical Center announced its plans to build a new facility on the outskirts of Nevada.

The campaign closed in March 2009 with over $1.4 million in pledges.

According to this study on the impact of lunar phases on emergency operations and intraoperative blood loss from 2011, more than 40% of the medical staff was convinced the moon cycle can affect human behavior, but scientific data analysis did not support this belief.

In response to continued demand for the services of Story Medical, an addition to the South Campus opened in February 2017.