Marietta Memorial Hospital is the foundation of a high-quality, wide-ranging health organization known as Memorial Health System. More than 150 physicians representing over 40 medical specialties serve the 199-bed, not-for-profit hospital. Together with the hospital's 1,200 staff members, they form a team that provides a high level of care in the Mid-Ohio Valley.

The hospital has a long, rich history. The Marietta Memorial Hospital Corp. was formed in 1921 by a group of local citizens who saw a need for a large, centralized health care center in the community. The undertaking would be a memorial to Washington County residents who lost their lives in World War I, these pioneers decided. A massive community fund-raising and organizational campaign came to fruition when, on July 9, 1929, the hospital admitted its first patient.

Memorial has responded through the years to the changing needs of the region, adding to its structure and services to meet the health care expectations of its patients. Today, the hospital and its affiliates offer a lifetime of care -- from prenatal services through retirement living.

At Marietta Memorial Hospital, some amazing things happen each and every day. Not only are hundreds of lives touched by the dedication, expertise and compassion of our people and their abiding commitment to quality patient care, but quality of life is enhanced in other ways, too. As a leading employer in the area, Marietta Memorial Hospital is committed to investing not only in the quality of health, but also quality of life in the communities where we live and work; investment in a way that supports the lives of our friends, neighbors and our own families.

Marietta Memorial Hospital provides a complete array of medical and surgical services; a comfortable birthing center; inpatient geriatric psych program;  stroke accredited inpatient rehabilitation center, specialized cardiac services; state-of-the-art outpatient cancer treatment at the Strecker Cancer Center; Signature Care services built around personalized health care; a spine center; wellness programs focusing on nutrition, seniors and others; customized health care options for business and industry; and more. Other aspects of Memorial Health System include:

• Harmar Place, a 70-bed facility providing long-term care and rehabilitation.
• Glenwood, a 121-unit retirement community offering independent and assisted living options.
• Marietta Health Care Physicians Inc., a network of physicians providing primary and psychiatric care throughout the region.
• Marietta Memorial Health Foundation, providing financial support for outreach and charity care.
• Marietta Occupational Health Partners, providing occupational health services to individuals and businesses.
• Selby General Hospital, a 25-bed Osteopathic Hospital accredited by the American Osteopathic Association.
• Marietta Home Health & Hospice, providing care in homes.

Thanks to Marietta Memorial and these partners, surrounding communities have access to vital health care services. We provide innovative care and services unique to many community based hospitals. Whether it is sponsoring a program to educate patients, supporting our local schools or giving back to the community in other ways, Marietta Memorial is making a meaningful and lasting difference in health care in Washington and surrounding counties.

We are very proud of the people at Marietta Memorial, who work to make this community stronger, not only through their daily work to provide skilled healthcare, but also through their generous donations of time and money to local organizations.

Marietta Memorial Hospital and Memorial Health System. Community. Health. Excellence. Life.

For more information on how we can serve you, call (740) 374-1400.