Table of Contents

Acknowledgements
1. Over 116 Years, Hospital Offers Compassionate Care, Expands and Improves Services and Health in Community
2. Local Council of Women Creates First Hospital, Garners Public Support and Guides Hospital's Early Years
3. Hospital Reaches Milestones by Enlarging Facilities, Investing in Modern Technology and Attracting Top Health Care Providers
4. Hospital, Health Care Providers Meet Challenges, Crises and Deliver Vital Care, Social Services in Community
5. Patients and Hospital Staff Remember Times of Extraordinary Care and Acts of Kindness
6. Integration with IU Health Improves Hospital's Future, Leads to Creating State-of-the-Art Regional Academic Health Center
Notes
Bloomington Hospital Timeline
List of Donors

About the Author

Barb Berggoetz, a long-time Bloomington resident who earned two IU journalism degrees, was a newspaper reporter for more than 40 years. She specialized in health, education, legal, and government coverage. For the past six years, Berggoetz has worked as a freelance writer for various publications and media outlets, including the Washington Post, the Center for Public Integrity and Global Integrity in Washington, DC, Bloom magazine, and the Indiana State Medical Association. She has also taught at the IU Media School and Kelley School of Business.