Community invited to farewell celebration for old Whitley County Memorial Hospital building
(Talk of the Town photo provided) The original Whitley County Memorial Hospital, above, now known as Parkview Whitley Hospital, will soon be closing as the health system unveils a new hospital for the community, located along SR 205 just south of US 30.
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Parkview Whitley Hospital is planning a special farewell for its old hospital, which has served the community for 60 years.
Soon to be vacated for a new hospital at 1260 E. State Road 205, residents of Whitley County are invited to share memories and say goodbye to the old hospital, located at 353 N. Oak Street. The event will be held under a tent at the old hospital on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
The hospital also wants the public to bring to the event their hospital-related memorabilia and photos, which will be scanned on-site and placed in a time capsule at the new hospital during the co-worker open house October 5.
In addition, video cameras will be set up to record people’s hospital memories, which will also be put in the time capsule.
Guest speakers will include Scott Gabriel, chief operating officer, and former chief operating officers John Meister and John Hatcher.
Refreshments will be provided. Reservations are required. Please RSVP by September 9 by calling 248-9400 or (800) 325-1338, ext. 89400.