Adopted by the Board of Directors 5/23/07

Vision - High quality health care is a cornerstone of the culture of the community. Mayers Memorial Hospital will provide a continuum of total life health services and is known as the best-integrated rural health care system in California.

Adopted by the Board of Directors 5/23/07

Organizational Values - We RESPECT the inherent dignity of every human being, serving all in need. We respect the conscience of each individual and do not discriminate. We work to build the common good and will not exploit a person, group or organization. We listen without judging and do not condemn others for their mistakes, but seek forgiveness for our own.

We conduct ourselves with INTEGRITY based on a commitment to personal accountability and a moral conviction to do the right thing. We respond to constructive change with appositive attitude and a willingness to learn. We prefer cooperation and teamwork to non-productive competition. We stand firm when necessary but exhibit strength by soliciting and implementing ideas from others.

We are STEWARDS, giving of ourselves and the resources for which we are accountable. We critically evaluate the commitment of resources, maintaining a careful balance between the need for fiscal stability and the Mayers Memorial Hospital mission.

We demonstrate EXCELLENCE by providing quality services and continuously improving our knowledge, processes and skills. We promote life-long education. We establish challenging objectives, always searching for more effective and efficient ways to improve Mayers Memorial Hospital. We assess the cost/benefit relationships of all programs, striving to anticipate the implications of major decisions on the short- and long-term effectiveness of our mission.

Adopted by the Board of Directors 5/23/07

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.

Mayers Memorial Hospital District has recently begun a capital campaign to raise 20 million dollars to bring the hospital into compliance with existing building codes. The realities of an aging building have made the need for a contemporary facility a priority in the organization This represents a huge burden on the operations of the hospital and once again members of the community have demonstrated their commitment to Dr. Mayers dream of providing healthcare to the community and all who visit this beautiful area by their generous donations. If you would like to contribute to this project, please send your donation to Mayers Intermountain Healthcare Foundation, Capital Account, PO Box 77, Fall River Mills, CA 96028.

Throughout the development and growth of Mayers Memorial Hospital District one factor has remained vital in the success of the organization - involvement by members of the community. Generous support by members of the community has ensured the access to care that is critical to the vitality of the area.