History of SDCH

1998
Sep 09

Ground Breaking for Barton Creek Facility

Ground Breaking for Barton Creek Facility

The SDCH Board and staff hold a ground breaking ceremony for the construction of The Inn on Barton Creek, the premier assisted living facility on campus, with remarks provided by..Read More

1997
Mar 06

SDCH Implements Hospice Services

SDCH Implements Hospice Services

South Davis Hospice joins the Home Health division in 1997, and has since helped numerous patients and families cope with end of life issues.

1994
Jun 13

SDCH Introduces Home Health Service

SDCH Introduces Home Health Service

The hospital organization opens a new division, South Davis Home Health, providing a full range of home health services to citizens of Davis, Salt Lake and Weber counties.

1993
Jun 25

Hospital Adds 3-Story Tower Expansion

Hospital Adds 3-Story Tower Expansion

A three story expansion adjacent to the original existing hospital, which also received an extensive renovation in both structure and decor, is completed in response to demand for more beds. ..Read More

1992
Jul 01

SDCH Uncovers A Piece History

SDCH Uncovers A Piece History

In the summer of 1992, construction preparation was underway for the new SDCH 3-story hospital expansion.  Demolition of a home to the east of the new building site uncovered an..Read More

Jun 26

Ground Breaking for 3-Story Hospital Expansion

Ground Breaking for 3-Story Hospital Expansion

The Board and staff of South Davis Community Hospital host a ground breaking ceremony for constructing a three story addition to the hospital, with remarks by Governor Norm Bangerter. The..Read More

1988
Jan 15

SDCH Serves as a Training Site

SDCH Serves as a Training Site

SDCH has served as a clinical teaching and training site for students since at least 1988 – perhaps even further back into our history.  We provide valuable learning opportunities to..Read More

1987
Jan 01

Utah’s First Licensed Specialty Sub-Acute Hospital

Utah’s First Licensed Specialty Sub-Acute Hospital

The hospital has served patient needs under dual Utah state license as a skilled nursing facility and as Utah’s first licensed specialty sub-acute hospital.  By this time, SDCH has gained..Read More

1984
Oct 02

SDCH Implements Vent/Trach Care

SDCH Implements Vent/Trach Care

SDCH has a strong history of respiratory care and pioneered this level of care in the state of Utah.  We have been providing care for patients with ventilator-dependent respiratory failure..Read More

1983
Jun 01

Hospital Survives Historic Flood of 1983

Hospital Survives Historic Flood of 1983

The epic floods in Spring of 1983 caused millions in damage to hundreds of homes and businesses and was one of the worst weather disasters in Utah history.  An exceptionally hot..Read More