About Us
Community Profile
CMH Regional Health System
CMH Regional Health System is anchored by Wilmington-based Clinton Memorial Hospital, a 150-bed, county-owned medical/surgical acute care hospital founded in 1951. The hospital has medical, surgical, telemetry, observation, intensive care, obstetrics, inpatient rehabilitation, and pediatric beds and also offers wound care and a sleep laboratory. Emergency Services is staffed only by board-certified emergency medicine-trained physicians.
CMH has a wide-range of radiology services, including interventional radiology, and also offers a variety of services away from the main campus--home care, occupational health, diabetes services, a dental clinic, a family practice residency program, urgent care, outpatient rehabilitation and system-owned physician practices in family medicine, pediatrics and neurology. CMH has more than 160 physicians on its medical staff, employs more than 900 people, and has more than 100 volunteers.
County overview
Clinton County is located in southwestern Ohio and had an estimated population of 43,399 in 2006. Located between Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton, Clinton County is within easy driving distance of all three cities as well as Indiana and Kentucky. Wilmington, the county seat, was named one of the 100 Best Small Towns in America in 1993, the No. 1 Most Livable Neighborhood in 1995 and a Dreamtown by Demographics Daily in 2000. Wilmington’s downtown is on the National Register of Historic Districts and has also received designation as an Ohio Main Street Community, a program designed to preserve historic downtowns.
History
Clinton County was founded in 1810 and named after George Clinton, then vice president of the U.S. Settlers named the county seat Wilmington, derived from the seaport in North Carolina. The county is essentially a rural one but its industrial base has grown immensely since the 1970s. Landmarks such as the Murphy Theatre, the General Denver Hotel, the Clinton County Courthouse, Snow Hill Country Club and General James W. Denver’s former residence, home of the Clinton County Historical Society Museum, preserve the county’s history.
Education
Four public school districts operate in Clinton County. The Wilmington City school district enrolls approximately 3,300 students. The Blanchester, Clinton Massie and East Clinton school districts each enroll between 1,500 and 2,000 students. The Laurel Oaks Career Development Campus provides high school juniors and seniors with career and technical education. Laurel Oaks is located in the Wilmington Air Park. Children with disabilities attend school in their respective school districts. Education for these students is coordinated through Town and Country School and the Clinton County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.
Wilmington College, founded in 1870, is a
private liberal arts college with about 1,200 students. The college
was founded by Quakers and promotes the Quaker ideals of humanitarian
service, nonviolence, peacemaking and social justice. Southern State Community
College has four locations that serve Clinton, Adams, Brown, Highland and
Fayette Counties. The North Campus is located in Wilmington and houses the
Corporate and Community Services division.
The Blanchester, Sabina and Wilmington public libraries cooperate to offer a range of materials and services. There is also a branch of the Wilmington Public Library at Clinton-Massie.
Industry
Clinton County continues to evolve as manufacturing and service industries are welcomed to the area. The county boasts a number of quality businesses and industries. From the all-cargo airline subsidiary DHL to the composite decking company TimberTech, many industries experience continued growth in Clinton County. Health care is also a large industry in the county.
Accessibility is important to many of the area industries, and Clinton County has one interstate (I-71), three U.S. routes and 13 state highways to serve local businesses. In addition, the county is within 600 miles of 60 percent of the nation’s population.
Parks and Recreation
Clinton County has numerous state, city and village parks that offer many opportunities for outdoor recreation. There is also a YMCA for indoor recreational activities. The county has three golf courses, bike trails, several outdoor pools, and strong 4-H and FFA youth programs. Wilmington College participates in 21 sports within NCAA Division III. There are also large community events held throughout the year.
Fair- and festival-goers will appreciate the eight-day Clinton County Fair, the Clinton County Corn Festival, the Banana Split Festival, the Wilmington Art and Pottery Festival, and the Wilmington Oktoberfest. The Murphy Theatre and Wilmington College also host a variety of theatrical performances, shows and programs. Many other community events take place year-round, and a numerous service and social clubs exist for a variety of personal interests.
Dining
Clinton County residents enjoy a wide variety of dining experiences, from well-known national chains to familiar, family-owned restaurants. Fine dining can be found at several locations. There are also restaurants offering international cuisine and delis that cater to health-conscious individuals. Many fast-food restaurants are located in Clinton County as well.
Shopping
Clinton County is proud of its many family-owned specialty shops. These stores offer everything from antiques to work wear. There are several modern shopping areas located in Clinton County. Large companies such as Kroger and Wal-Mart have locations in the county. The county’s location makes it easy to get to numerous malls and shopping areas within 30 to 60 minutes from anywhere in the county.
