Our history—1970s highlights

1979 highlights:

• Helicopter transfer for emergency patients is initiated.

1978 highlights:

• CMH dedicates expansion and remodeling project providing the hospital with additional ancillary support and emergency services capacity.
• James Amos is named fourth administrator.
• NCR interactive hospital information system is installed for payroll, billing, accounts payable and general ledger.

1976 highlights:

• Construction begins again for the expansion of present services and to allow the addition of new services.
• Ground is broken for expansion.
• Operating budget exceeds $4 million.

1975 highlights:

• Hospital survey reveals doctor shortage.
• There are 10 family practitioners in Clinton County, or one physician for every 3,000 residents. The American Medical Association recommends one physician for every 700 residents.

1973 highlights:

• Hospital announces additional building plan.

1971 highlights:

• Hospital and community launch $325,000 memorial fund-raising drive for hospital improvements.

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