History

OSF Holy Family Medical Center's roots are linked to Monmouth Hospital, founded in 1897.  In a pioneering venture, the hospital, through a fundraising campaign and Monmouth's "Street Fair," raised $7,000 to build a new hospital that opened for service in April 1904.  Dr. J.R. Webster, the oldest practicing physician of the city, was named to direct the operations of the hospital.  The hospital was popular and, after several years, a larger hospital was needed with additions being added in 1910, 1939, and 1957.

Monmouth Hospital continued to grow until the decision was made in 1963 to build a new hospital, known as Community Memorial Hospital.  The funding for the new hospital was a unique combination of a government grant, a federal loan, and local subscriptions with one million dollars raised from the community.  The acute care area and long-term care unit both opened in August 1968.  In 1998, the hospital's name changed to Community Medical Center.

On April 12, 2007, Community Medical Center consolidated its assets with OSF Healthcare System.  Today, OSF Holy Family Medical Center and OSF Holy Family Clinics continue to serve the Monmouth area and surrounding communities with the newest medical technology, compassionate staff, and "...the greatest care and love."