Overlake Medical Center

Bellevue, United States

2.5

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Overlake Hospital Medical Center is a nonprofit, non-​tax supported regional medical center. Overlake is licensed for 337 beds and offers a comprehensive range of services including cardiac care, cancer care, general and specialty surgery, women’s programs, senior care, and the only Level III trauma service on the Eastside.

History

Established in 1960.

In 1951 the U.S. Department of Health concluded that Puget Sound-​area hospitals were inadequate. Concentrated in Seattle, there was only one floating bridge at that time and, if it happened to be open to let a boat through, one would have to wait to drive over the bridge to reach a hospital.

In 1953, the Overlake Memorial Hospital Association formed, determined to raise money for a community hospital, find a site and build it.

The hospital founders were determined that Overlake should be a voluntary, nonprofit, non-​sectarian hospital, not supported by taxes. Any profits from fees for services should be invested back in the hospital, and it should be open to everyone.

After years of fundraising by community members, Overlake Memorial Hospital opened on October 16, 1960 with 56 beds.