Our History

Garfield Medical Center History

1927: Dr. I.M. Feldcamp forms Garfield Hospital with 24 beds

1966: Garfield expands to 99 beds

1971: Hospital tower is constructed

1973: 500 N. Garfield Ave. medical office building opens

1977: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is added

1984: OB Department expansion

1988: 600 N. Garfield Ave. medical office building opens

2002: New Emergency Department building opens

2003: Cardiac Catherization Lab expansion is completed

2005: Garfield Medical Center is acquired by AHMC Healthcare

2011: AHMC International Cancer Center begins service

2013: Hospital-wide patient room renovation is completed

Being part of the community has been an important goal throughout the years, and with your help and loyalty we can continue to provide health services that you can depend on.