About
A Brief History
On October 5, 1954 the Hospital Authority of Monroe County was created and its first members were Hugh Sosebee, Tom Scott, Jr., Hill Searcy, Harry Willingham and Dr. Hodges. In March 1955 the Authority and the County Commission purchased land and in June contracted with J. L. Hoffman to draw up architectural plans. Construction was started in late 1956 for a 25-bed hospital with financial assistance from the Hill-Burton Act.
On April 18, 1957 William C. Baxter was hired as the first Administrator to begin work on June 15, 1957. Lucy Zellner was hired as Secretary, and in July, Dr. George Alexander, Dr. Walter Bramblett, and Dr. Lumpkin Coffee were appointed to the Medical Staff.
Dedication ceremonies were on September 15. 1957. The Administrator's starting salary was $375.00 per month and maximum salary for the registered nurses was $270.00 monthly for a 44-hour week. The delivery fee was $50.00.
In early 1969, the Authority began to realize the expanding medical needs of the community, and in 1971, the Authority started long-range planning for its hospital facilities. Since the 1957 building was deemed non-conforming by the State and did not meet then-current Life Safety codes, the Authority decided to build a new hospital. Bonds were sold and a new hospital was built at a cost of approximately $1,700,000. It was occupied on December 1, 1976 and is the building currently in use today.
Our Mission
The mission of Monroe County Hospital is to provide accessible, compassionate and high-quality healthcare to the community. Our mission, as well as our vision and values, serves as a guideline for daily decision making and represents the principles and practices that we constantly apply. Taking care of our patients with comfort and compassion is what we’re all about. We’re here to provide high-quality, affordable care right here in our community—close to home, where it matters most.
Another part of this mission is to provide education and to increase your health awareness. More healthcare information is now available from this website, which also provides patient education resources for you, your family, and friends to explore.
Our Vision
Monroe County Hospital strives to be the cornerstone of health, well-being, and healing in our community.
Our Core Values
At Monroe County Hospital, we are deeply committed to living by our core values of CARE—Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence—in everything we do. These values serve as our guiding principles, shaping how we care for our community, support one another, and fulfill our mission as a trusted rural healthcare provider.
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Excellence
Local Care,
By People Who Care
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