Regional Medical Center- Orangeburg history

Davis School of Nursing In May of 1920, the hospital established the School of Nursing with only three ladies in the freshman class.

In 1922, the maternity wing was added.

The "modern" red X-Building opened in 1927.

On March 12, 1929, Thrall hospital officially closed and ended its 36-year existence as Elizabeth A. Horton Memorial Hospital opened its doors.

In 1938, the neglected hospital building was torn down and the land was given to Thrall Park.

A new delivery room and labor room were built in 1941.

Cass Regional traces its roots to Harrisonville Memorial Hospital, which was founded on the historic Harrisonville square in 1946.

The cost of construction, equipment, architectural fees, and miscellaneous items totaled $362,183 for the original hospital that opened in August of 1950.

In December 1951 the building committee chose William P. Schorn of New York to draw up plans for the first hospital wing.

Unfortunately the largest and most significant addition of a diagnostic clinic was completed in September 1955, just three months after his death.

The hospital circular wing was dedicated in January 1956 and was built at a cost of $950,000.

13, 1957, our four story, state-of-the-art hospital opened its doors at its new location at 1460 Orange St The old hospital was renovated as an extended care facility.

The Goshen Hospital operated with a budget of about $300,000 in 1959.

In February 1960, The Goshen Hospital attained the highest level of occupancy.

By April, 1965, The Goshen Hospital broke ground for the nation's first Progressive Patient Care hospital of less than 100 beds. It was purchased, in October 1963, from the County of Orange and the Orange County Community College for $44,000.

By April, 1965, The Goshen Hospital broke ground for the nation's first Progressive Patient Care hospital of less than 100 beds.

In 1967, The Goshen Hospital changed its name to Arden Hill Hospital and moved to Harriman Drive on May 20.

In 1971, the Grover M. Hermann Division in Callicoon was added to provide care in western Sullivan County as well as surrounding communities in Delaware County, NY and eastern Wayne County, PA.

In 1972, The Jeanne E. Jonas Mental Health wing opened with 31 beds.

The addition of a 20 bed self-care wing in 1973 further expanded the facility.

In 1975, a $7 million groundbreaking for new construction to enable better care and increased efficiency took place.

1977 - Val A. Browning Radiation Therapy Center (now Val A. Browning Cancer Treatment Center) opened to treat cancer patients throughout northern Utah and surrounding states.

Construction on a $20 million dollar facility began in April 1983.

The first birthing rooms in Iredell County, offering a new concept in delivering babies. (1984)

The county's first psychiatric unit. (1987)

1992 - Mother's Day heralded the unveiling of a new Women's and Children's Center, including OB/GYN and pediatric physician offices.

A new physical rehabilitation department with an indoor-heated therapy pool. (1994)

Since 1995 the hospital has been part of what is now (HCA), the nation's largest hospital company with over 190 high-quality hospitals.

Delaware County Memorial Hospital changed its name on January 1, 1999, to doing business as "Regional Medical Center of Northeast Iowa and Delaware County" to better reflect the services provided to residents outside of Delaware County as well as those within the county.

In November 2000, recognizing the challenging realities of today's healthcare industry and the growing health needs of our community, Arden Hill Hospital and Horton Medical Center consolidated.

Effective December 20, 2001, St Luke's/Cornwall Hospital in Newburgh and Cornwall respectively withdrew from the Greater Hudson Valley Health System.

On September 1, 2002, the full asset merger of Arden Hill Hospital and Horton Medical Center was officially completed.

On Thursday, May 29, 2003 a press conference was held at – Orange Regional Medical Center’s Horton Campus to announce details of the purchase of a site for a new hospital.

Several million dollars worth of upgrades in technology and state of the art equipment as well as accolades from some of the country’s most prestigious organizations set Highlands Regional apart from its competitors in 2005.

Reopened wound healing center with two hyperbaric oxygen therapy chambers, June 2007

Plans were developed, a Certificate of Need was secured, financing was arranged and ground was broken in March 2008 for the first new free standing community hospital in New York State in twenty years.

Introduced Statesville’s first digital mammography, July 2009

Began an interventional cardiac cath program in December 2010.

2011 - Spine Institute and Total Joint Center opened to provide evidence-based treatment for back and joint pain within a comprehensive support group setting, and utilizing leading technology for hip and knee replacements.

Introduced robotic surgery in January 2013 giving surgeons enhanced dexterity, precision and range of motion.

Vestibular rehab services began in our physical rehab department, September 2014

2015 - ORMC invested in extensive renovation providing a fresh, modern-looking exterior, a more accessible patient-friendly corridor for Outpatient services, and technologically-advanced operating suites.

First in the area to offer online appointments for primary care physicians within Davis Regional Medical Center physicians, December 2016

Formation of Davis Medical Group, a multi-specialty group of physicians and providers, March 2017

Introduced cardiac at-home monitoring, April 2018

In June 2020, as part of the name change to Garnet Health, the Orange Regional Medical Group and Catskill Regional Medical Group combined and took the name Garnet Health Doctors.

In May 2021, Garnet Health Doctors opened its ninth practice in Goshen, NY. The new 16,000-square-foot facility offers a third Urgent Care location, joining Monticello and Middletown, and also provides primary care and specialty services.