History of Queen of Peace Hospital
The citizens who served on the hospital organizing committee in 1946 had a dream. Their dream was of a place for healing, for comfort, for hope... a dream of a new hospital.
With the help of federal Hill-Burton monies for the construction of rural hospitals, a city bond issue, and local contributions, the citizens realized their dream. In 1951, construction of a new hospital neared completion. Community Memorial Hospital (now Queen of Peace Hospital) opened on February 14, 1952.
The Sisters of St. Benedict have been the sponsoring organization since 1952 and continue to shape and guide the Hospital's future.
There have been many changes since those early beginnings — expansions, renovations, new technology, and an increase in outpatient services. Yet Queen of Peace remains steadfast to its beginnings. And the courage, prayers, and laughter observed every day in the halls of Queen of Peace testify to the promise of a bright future.