Early leaders sign the deed for the land that was to become the new Scott County Hospital. From left to right: (Standing) County Auditor Alfred Hayes, Board Member Harold Thomas, Attorney Robert Railing, Board Secretary Raymond Swope and Board Member N.K. White. Seated, left to right: Mrs. Jessie Maranda and Board President Conrad Ridlen.Scott Memorial opened in December of 1959 with 34 beds, 12 bassinets, a complete operating room, delivery facilities and laboratory departments. A 28-bed addition was added just in time for the hospital's tenth anniversary.A pediatric ward, Respiratory Department, a two-bed Critical Care Unit and Physical Therapy department were added during a growth period between 1974 and 1976. In July, 1979, Medical III was added, giving the hospital 14 private rooms. Later that year Critical Care was expanded to four beds. Growth continued through the years with the addition of a CT Scanner, Mammography equipment and a new surgical wing.