About Us
Marymount is a 76-bed general, acute-care hospital that
provides a full range of medical, surgical and obstetric services. Its
primary service area covers a population of 50,000 in Laurel, Jackson,
Clay and Whitley counties.
History
At the turn of the century there were a few doctors in
the area, one of whom was Dr. H.V. Pennington, a well-known surgeon. Dr.
Pennington's practice was located in several buildings around town until
his dream of a hospital could be realized. It was in June of 1926 that
he opened the doors to his Pennington General Hospital on Ramsey Hill
overlooking the city of London. Dr. Pennington continued to own, manage
and practice there until his death in 1944. Associated with him were his
two sons, Dr. Walter and Robert Pennington who carried on the work for
a time after the elder Pennington's death. When it became apparent the
were unable to continue in administration, they sought a buyer for Pennington
General Hospital. It was at this time in July 1946 that the Sisters of
Charity of Nazareth, Kentucky purchased the hospital and assumed its leadership.
The facility was given a new name- Marymount-Our Lady of the Mountain.
Through more than fifty years the Sisters of Charity owned and operated
Marymount until it was realized that the changing health care environment
would require greater resources to develop programs, structures and services
in the next century. For these reasons in September 1997, Marymount was
consolidated with other Catholic health care facilities to form Catholic
Health Initiatives.
Over the years we have grown from having thirty beds
to a 100 bed acute care facility. As the population in Laurel County and
surrounding areas have grown, so has the need for more comprehensive services
to provide the needed care. With the direction and assistance of Catholic
Health Initiatives, Marymount will continue to serve the people of Southeastern
Kentucky.
Mission
The mission of Marymount Medical Center and Catholic Health
Initiatives is to nurture the healing ministry of the Church by bringing
it new life, energy and viability in the 21st Century. Fidelity to the
Gospel urges us to emphasize human dignity and social justice as we move
toward the creation of healthier communities.
Values
Reverence- Profound respect and awe for all of creation, the foundation that shapes spirituality, our relationships with others and our journey to God.
Integrity- Moral wholeness, soundness, fidelity, trust, truthfulness in all we do.
Compassion- Solidarity with one another, capacity to enter into another's joy and sorrow.
Excellence- Preeminent performance,
becoming the benchmark, putting forth our personal and professional best.
Accreditation