History
Osceola's first hospital was established in 1932 by Dr. L.O. Simenstad, who had begun his practice as an Osceola family doctor in 1924. The site of the original, eight-bed hospital was the former home of Charles C. Ladd, donated to the village by his widow and converted into a medical facility. Nearly every decade saw an expansion to the facility as it grew to meet the needs of the growing community.
The founder's son, Dr. John Simenstad, launched his Osceola practice as surgeon and family physician in 1964 -- and what has become today's Osceola Medical Center took on dramatic new dimensions of growth under his dedicated and far-reaching leadership.
“Dr. John” incorporated a number of extensive and diverse medical enhancements throughout OMC, which saw growth mushroom in size and scope upon completion of a comprehensive expansion program. Preparing for future growth, the medical center consolidated itself into one, locally-managed, non-profit, independent facility.
Today’s medical center is taking the foundation laid by L.O. and Dr. John over the past 75 years and reaching ahead with its brand new facility. New technology and services brings the “new house” aspect of the facility to the community while the “same home” philosophy embodies the culture of care and respect for which Osceola Medical Center is known.