A Brief History of Newberry County Memorial Hospital From early days, Newberry County was blessed with many dedicated doctors, but a community hospital was only a dream until 1925. Acting on a strong tradition of self- reliance, the citizens of Newberry County decided to work together to make the dream a reality. At a community meeting held on December 11, 1923, the Newberry County Hospital Association was formed to direct the building of this much-needed facility. Officers elected at this meeting were President, Dr. George B. Cromer; Vice President, Z.F. Wright; Treasurer, B.C. Matthews; Assistant Treasurer, Mrs. R.N. Bryson. Local citizens bought bonds to finance the hospital. School children collected pennies and nickels. The people even gave a linen shower for their hospital. The hospital formally opened on December 22, 1925. The African-American community demonstrated these same qualities of community pride, self-reliance and commitment to purpose in establishing the Peoples Hospital. This facility, located on Vincent Street, opened in the fall of 1937, under the direction of Dr. Julian E. Grant, Sr. The staff included-Dr. Grant, Dr. E. Gordon Able, Dr. E.H. Moore, Dr. Arthur Welling, Dr. R.E. Livingston, Jr., Dr. V.W. Rinehart, Dr. A. T. Neely, Mrs. Naomi Stephens Ruff, R.N., Mrs. Helen Wilson Young, R.N., Mrs. Mosell R. Gallman, R.N., Mrs. Josephine D. Livingston, Miss Janie Curry, RN and Miss Hendrix. Service clubs were organized throughout the county to supplement the hospital financially. Additional support was provided with a vegetable garden and poultry operation. In 1950, the Newberry County Hospital Association was changed to Newberry County Memorial Hospital in honor of those who served in W.W. II. In January 1952, Peoples Hospital and Newberry County Memorial Hospital merged operations. The Vincent Street Peoples Hospital became Peoples Recreation Association of Newberry. In 1976, the citizens of Newberry County dedicated a new 102 bed Newberry County Memorial Hospital on Kinard Street in Newberry, SC. In support of the new hospital, community service organizations and individuals donated funds to furnish the patient rooms. Board of Trustees were: A.E. Morehead, Chair; Gerald C. Paysinger, Vice Chair; Jacob A. Bowers; John E. Caldwell; Earl W. Dickert; Thomas C. Dillard; Robert E. Livingston, III, MD; B.O. Long; Harrison Reeder; Robert D. Schumpert and Doris S. Setzler. Over the past several years, Newberry Hospital has continued to grow by adding new services for our community such as Podiatry and Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT). These join existing services such as Wound Care/Hyperbaric Medicine, General Surgery, Orthopedics (Hips, Knees, Spine), Urology, Cardiac Rehab, Endoscopy, Oncology/Infusion/Radiation, Physical/Occupational/Speech Therapy for adults and children, New Beginnings Birthing Unit and Wellness Center. On June 30, 2022, another historic event took place when Newberry Hospital and Newberry College entered into a partnership designed to grow the college's nursing and provide a working health clinic in the new Nursing & Health Science Center on the Newberry College campus. This is a way for education and healthcare to work together to provide skills and resources that will positively affect our community for years to come. In February of 2025 Newberry County Memorial hospital was changed to Newberry Health to better reflect the scope of services and expanded access to care across the community. Under the new name the Newberry Health continues to provide exceptional care, with a personal touch, nationally recognized for quality and patient experience. Newberry Health's Board of Trustees are: Dr. Candace Frick, Chairman; Beth Bozard, Vice Chair; Dan Rohad, Treasurer; Sean Pomeroy, Secretary; Dr. Jerry Alewine; Tonya Lyles Dean; Larry Kinard; Denise Marshall; George Oxner; Dr. John Pugh; Barry Richardson; Frank Senn; Joe Trainor; Les Hipp; Dr. Todd O'Neil Medical Staff Director and Dr.Dean Kubacz, Chief of Staff. Under the guidence of a strong Board and Administrative Leadership and the support of the citizens of Newberry County, the Hospital continues to flourish and fulfill the dreams of the original founders. Newberry Health HOSPITAL A Brief History of Newberry County Memorial Hospital From early days , Newberry County was blessed with many dedicated doctors , but a community hospital was only a dream until 1925 . Acting on a strong tradition of self- reliance , the citizens of Newberry County decided to work together to make the dream a reality . At a community meeting held on December 11 , 1923 , the Newberry County Hospital Association was formed to direct the building of this much - needed facility . Officers elected at this meeting were President , Dr. George B. Cromer ; Vice President , Z.F. Wright ; Treasurer , B.C. Matthews ; Assistant Treasurer , Mrs. R.N. Bryson . Local citizens bought bonds to finance the hospital . School children collected pennies and nickels . The people even gave a linen shower for their hospital . The hospital formally opened on December 22 , 1925 . The African - American community demonstrated these same qualities of community pride , self - reliance and commitment to purpose in establishing the Peoples Hospital . This facility , located on Vincent Street , opened in the fall of 1937 , under the direction of Dr. Julian E. Grant , Sr. The staff included - Dr . Grant , Dr. E. Gordon Able , Dr. E.H. Moore , Dr. Arthur Welling , Dr. R.E. Livingston , Jr. , Dr. V.W. Rinehart , Dr. A. T. Neely , Mrs. Naomi Stephens Ruff , R.N. , Mrs. Helen Wilson Young , R.N. , Mrs. Mosell R. Gallman , R.N. , Mrs. Josephine D. Livingston , Miss Janie Curry , RN and Miss Hendrix . Service clubs were organized throughout the county to supplement the hospital financially . Additional support was provided with a vegetable garden and poultry operation . In 1950 , the Newberry County Hospital Association was changed to Newberry County Memorial Hospital in honor of those who served in W.W. II . In January 1952 , Peoples Hospital and Newberry County Memorial Hospital merged operations . The Vincent Street Peoples Hospital became Peoples Recreation Association of Newberry . In 1976 , the citizens of Newberry County dedicated a new 102 bed Newberry County Memorial Hospital on Kinard Street in Newberry , SC . In support of the new hospital , community service organizations and individuals donated funds to furnish the patient rooms . Board of Trustees were : A.E. Morehead , Chair ; Gerald C. Paysinger , Vice Chair ; Jacob A. Bowers ; John E. Caldwell ; Earl W. Dickert ; Thomas C. Dillard ; Robert E. Livingston , III , MD ; B.O. Long ; Harrison Reeder ; Robert D. Schumpert and Doris S. Setzler . Over the past several years , Newberry Hospital has continued to grow by adding new services for our community such as Podiatry and Ear , Nose & Throat ( ENT ) . These join existing services such as Wound Care / Hyperbaric Medicine , General Surgery , Orthopedics ( Hips , Knees , Spine ) , Urology , Cardiac Rehab , Endoscopy , Oncology / Infusion / Radiation , Physical / Occupational / Speech Therapy for adults and children , New Beginnings Birthing Unit and Wellness Center . On June 30 , 2022 , another historic event took place when Newberry Hospital and Newberry College entered into a partnership designed to grow the college's nursing and provide a working health clinic in the new Nursing & Health Science Center on the Newberry College campus . This is a way for education and healthcare to work together to provide skills and resources that will positively affect our community for years to come . In February of 2025 Newberry County Memorial hospital was changed to Newberry Health to better reflect the scope of services and expanded access to care across the community . Under the new name the Newberry Health continues to provide exceptional care , with a personal touch , nationally recognized for quality and patient experience . Newberry Health's Board of Trustees are : Dr. Candace Frick , Chairman ; Beth Bozard , Vice Chair ; Dan Rohad , Treasurer ; Sean Pomeroy , Secretary ; Dr. Jerry Alewine ; Tonya Lyles Dean ; Larry Kinard ; Denise Marshall ; George Oxner ; Dr. John Pugh ; Barry Richardson ; Frank Senn ; Joe Trainor ; Les Hipp ; Dr. Todd O'Neil Medical Staff Director and Dr.Dean Kubacz , Chief of Staff . Under the guidence of a strong Board and Administrative Leadership and the support of the citizens of Newberry County , the Hospital continues to flourish and fulfill the dreams of the original founders . Newberry Health HOSPITAL