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The Wild Rose Hospital, originally known as the Hadden Hospital, was built in 1941 and was named after Dr. S. L. Hadden, a prominent physician from Illinois. Dr. Hadden selected the site in Wild Rose, Wisconsin, where the hospital became the first and only one in Waushara County at that time. Notably, it was also among the few hospitals equipped with an iron lung.
In 1961, the hospital underwent an expansion, adding 6 more beds, bringing the total to 30. However, in 1969, the original hospital was abandoned in favor of a new state-of-the-art facility. The new hospital featured advanced medical technology, including a dedicated emergency room entrance for both ambulances and walk-in patients. With 32 beds and modern equipment, it catered to the evolving healthcare needs of the community.
In 2018, Theda Care acquired both the Wild Rose Hospital and the adjacent Wild Rose clinic. Unfortunately, due to safety concerns, the original hospital building was razed. This event marked a bittersweet moment for many current residents who had a connection to the old hospital, as it had been the birthplace of numerous community members. Nevertheless, the legacy of healthcare and the memories within its walls live on in the hearts of those who once relied on the Hadden Hospital for their well-being.
