History

Pulaski Memorial Hospital (PMH) was the vision of local physicians and county leaders concerned with the community’s healthcare needs. IN 1959, the County Commissioners appointed a board of Trustees: Orville White, Samuel May, Thomas Murray, and Charles Arens. That same year the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Foundation was formed to receive funds for the hospital’s construction. After raising more than $300,000 by December of that year, the hospital’s site was chosen in May of 1960. The hospital’s construction broke ground in November, and by 1962 a corner stone laying ceremony was held for the public.

After significant planning and fundraising efforts, the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Foundation held a dedication ceremony on March 3rd, 1963, hosted by Congressman Charles Halleck. When first opened, PMH provided maternity, general surgery, and in-patient care.

The 1980s was a period of growth for the hospital. Construction projects included adding a physician clinic on the south side of the building, a new Emergency Room entrance and vehicle ramp to the west side of the building, and a new delivery dock and annex for offices to the east side of the building. New services were also added, including oncology care and regular computed tomography provided by a mobile CT unit. Previously, patients would have had to travel to larger facilities to receive these treatments.

With the community’s changing needs, PMH transitioned from a 30-bed hospital to a 25-bed critical access hospital at the turn of the 21st century. New services, including pain management, wound care, and several therapeutic modalities, such as occupational, speech, pulmonary, and cardiac therapies, were added. With this growth the hospital’s main entrance and a new rehabilitation department were opened to the public in April of 2003.

In 2013, local physicians and nurse practitioners became the Pulaski Memorial Hospital Medical and Surgical Group moving into an impressive Medical Office Building (MOB) behind the hospital. Since then, the Group has grown to more than twenty physicians and nurse practitioners, providing care in six clinic locations (Culver, Francesville, Knox, Monterey, North Judson, and Winamac).

For over 60 years, Pulaski Memorial has been central to the lives of the residents of Pulaski County and surrounding areas. We strive to deliver clinical excellence and unmatched service in a comforting atmosphere with individualized attention. With what is best for the community always in mind, the hospital will continue its original mission of offering modern services, equipment, doctors, and staff to provide exceptionally high-quality and convenient healthcare.