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Our
History
Mayers Memorial Hospital was built and financed
by members of the Intermountain Area in memory of Dr and Mrs.
Mayers. Dr. Mayers came to the area in 1938 and it had long
been his dream to provide hospital services for his patients
living in this rural area. Members of the community supported
DR. Mayers and began to raise funds to build his dream. A
month after Dr. Mayers began his hospital campaign he and Mrs.
Mayers were killed in an automobile accident. Community
members refused to give up on Dr. Mayers dream and continued
to pursue funds to make the hospital a reality.
Bing Crosby was a resident of the community and
offered to produce a benefit show to help raise the funds
necessary to finish construction of the hospital. What started
out as a small show in a garden at Rising River, skyrocketed
into a gala production. The first program was held in the
arena of the Intermountain Fairgrounds where hundreds of
people enjoyed the talents of Mr. Crosby and his friend Phil
Harris. Mr. Crosby and Mr. Harris continued to raise funds to
finance furnishings for the hospital by hosting a second show
a year later.
Ground breaking for the new hospital was held in
May of 1954 after the generous donation of land By Mrs. Anna
McArthur Ritter. Five acres of land halfway between Fall River
Mills and McArthur were donated for the hospital. Construction
of the 10-bed facility was completed in 1956 with most of the
materials and labor donated by members of the community.
A volunteer hospital guild was formed to staff
the hospital until such time as finances would support
salaries for the staff. Even though money was tight the
hospital remained open and continued to provide a vital
service to members of the community that made Dr. Mayers dream
a reality.
In 1969 area residents formed the Mayers
Memorial Hospital District to support the future development
and operations of the hospital. An elected Board of Trustees
was formed to represent district residents. The Board of
Trustees continues to guide the hospital mission and
generously give of their time to assure the continuation of
hospital and emergency services in the district.
The hospital now serves as a major link in the
Intermountain community by providing extensive emergency,
diagnostic, surgical and obstetric services. Mayers also
provides home delivered oxygen and medical supplies to a large
geographic region. Skilled Nursing and an Alzheimer Unit
ensure complete long-term care services are available in the
community. A Cardiac Rehabilitation Program provides an
important link in the continuation of healthcare after a
patient returns home. The Hospice Program provides
compassionate and individual end of life care for local
residents and families.
Over 200 health professionals make up the
energetic team that delivers comprehensive services to the
residents of the Intermountain Area.
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