The Joel Pomerene Hospital Company was established in 1919 as a not-for-profit corporation with the goal of building a hospital in Holmes County. County taxpayers later passed a 1.5-mil levy to supplement the money donated by the Pomerene family and build the Joel Pomerene Memorial Hospital, which opened its doors on June 1, 1937, as a county hospital. The original facility started with a six bed women’s ward, a three bed men’s ward, six private rooms, a three bed OB ward and a nursery with 5 cribs. There were 10 physicians on staff. Today we have more than 325 employees and 80 physicians. After several major renovation and expansion projects, the hospital has 3 floors and more than 30 departments. Pomerene is one of the largest employers in Holmes County and serves the greater Holmes County area with some patients residing in contiguous counties.  Licensed Beds: 55 licensed beds  Emergency Department Visits: 12,000 Annually  Number of deliveries per year: 500-600  Surgeries- between 1300-1400 per year  Inpatient Services: Medical Surgical Unit; Special Care Unit; Maternity and Nursery Unit  Outpatient Services: Cardiology; Radiology; Laboratory; Respiratory Therapy, Rehabilitation Services (Physical, Occupational, Speech)  Other Services: Express Care; Family Care; Sleep Lab Recent Awards  -NorthCoast 99 Award– Top Employer in Northeast Ohio  -Press Ganey Recognition- Guardian of Excellence Award  -Top Performer on Key Quality Measures from Joint Commission - “A” Hospital Safety Score by Leapfrog Group Other Information:  Mission – Caring for Our Community’s Health  Key Products/Services o Outpatient Services o Emergency Services o Inpatient Services – Medical Surgical/Special Care and Maternity