More than two decades after its construction, Miami County Medical Center has grown from a 38-member medical staff and 165-associate operation to a nearly 300-member workforce.
Crews work to excavate the future site of Miami County Medical Center in this photo that was printed in The Miami County Republic on Jan. 2, 1995.
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Crews work to excavate the future site of Miami County Medical Center in this photo that was printed in The Miami County Republic on Jan. 2, 1995.
Brian McCauley / Miami County Republic
More than two decades after its construction, Miami County Medical Center has grown from a 38-member medical staff and 165-associate operation to a nearly 300-member workforce.
Miami County Hospital first opened its doors at 501 S. Hospital Drive in Paola 67 years ago on May 5, 1955.
The hospital was built using a $350,000 bond issue that passed in November 1952. It was owned by Miami County and governed by a board of trustees appointed by the County Commission.
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