Health through engineering and analytics.
Rush Memorial Hospital
At Rush Memorial, our goal is that every patient, family and community member discovers the commitment we’ve made to service excellence. With a focus on customer service, we put our patients first in everything we do. You will find this site a useful resource to learn more about us and explore the many healthcare services available so close to home.
Rush Memorial is a very special place where you receive personalized care in a friendly and family-like environment. Rush Memorial Hospital is more than a healthcare facility; we are a community partner and leader in rural health. Through visionary leadership and strategic oversight by the board of trustees, Rush Memorial provides access to quality healthcare services and has invested in cutting-edge technology, equipment, modern facilities, physicians, specialty providers and staff.
From physicians and staff to our leadership team and other professionals, we share a single-minded approach – to provide quality, patient-focused health care delivered with a passion for excellence. Our commitment is to our patients’ safety and customer satisfaction.
Committed to you. Close to home.
History
- 1950: The present Rush Memorial Hospital was opened. This limestone building included 52 beds and 16 bassinets.
- 1971: The hospital completed an expansion project that consisted of an emergency department, modernized ancillary service areas, and a kitchen.
- 1997: Another expansion added an updated emergency department, state-of-the-art imaging services, new surgical suites, and an updated rehabilitation therapy area.
- 2006: A medical office building was added to house our growing family practice, expand our cancer care services, and centralize our visiting specialty physician clinics. The building also included a conference center to host educational and community events.
- 2023: In response to the growing need for advanced inpatient care, Rush Memorial opened its Intensive Care Unit (ICU). This state-of-the-art facility was designed to provide critical care services locally, reducing the need for patients to travel outside the county.
Over the past two decades, Rush Memorial has remained committed to innovation and excellence. The hospital has embraced new technologies, expanded specialty services, and strengthened its role as a trusted healthcare provider. Through every advancement, its mission is clear: to deliver compassionate, high-quality care close to home.
Mission
To provide quality, personalized, patient-focused healthcare in a safe and comfortable environment.
Vision
To be a trusted source for healthcare needs.
Values
- Commitment to our patients as our first priority.
- Respect for every individual.
- Constant pursuit of excellence.
Purdue Faculty
Dr. Cynthia Garringer
Dr. Cynthia Garringer is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing at Purdue University, registered nurse, certified inpatient obstetric nurse (RNC-OB), and health equity researcher with more than a decade of experience in maternal-child health, nursing education, and healthcare leadership. She earned her PhD in Nursing Research from Walden University, where her dissertation examined the relationship between race, ethnicity, social determinants of health, and early postpartum morbidity.
Throughout her career, Dr. Garringer has served in a variety of clinical, educational, and leadership roles, including labor and delivery nurse, hospital educator, director of obstetrical services, and nursing faculty member. Her work bridges research and practice by partnering with healthcare systems and community organizations to address barriers that impact patient outcomes.
As part of Purdue University's Rural Living Labs initiative, Dr. Garringer is leading a community-based transportation project in partnership with Rush Memorial Hospital to better understand and address transportation barriers affecting healthcare access in rural communities. Her research focuses on developing sustainable, evidence-based interventions that reduce disparities, improve appointment adherence, and advance health equity for underserved populations. Through collaborative community engagement, she is committed to translating research into practical solutions that improve the health and well-being of Indiana residents.
Dr. Katare
Dr. Katare is an applied microeconomist, and her current research interests are in the economics of food, health, and nutrition. Her research program studies the effect of policies, behavioral nudges, and economic interventions on individual health, education, and labor outcomes.
Through her community-engaged research, she also works closely with rural communities and partners to investigate barriers to food and healthcare access. Her work also evaluates innovative, technology-based solutions that can improve access to healthy foods, healthcare services, and other essential resources for rural populations.