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Celebrating 150 Years

Hospital Sisters of St. Francis and four original hospitals established by them are proud to celebrate 150 years of service in 2025!

HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in 1954 HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital in 1954

Anniversaries are often a time to reflect... a time to look back over the years that lie behind us and look forward to the years that lie ahead. There are often happy as well as painful memories that resurface, but all memories remind us of the occasions, events, and trials that made us what we are today. 

We at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital pay tribute to the courage, commitment, and faith of those Sisters who began this ministry 150 years ago. As we advance into the future, we embrace the calling that we have been given in this ministry. 

Celebration Events

150th Anniversary Mass of Celebration

150th Anniversary Mass of Celebration

Wednesday, April 30 | 11:30 a.m.
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Walk to end Parkinson's

Walk to end Parkinson's

May 3, 2025 | 9 a.m. Registration
Walk starts at 10 a.m.
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Altamont Memorial Day Parade

Altamont Memorial Day Parade

Monday, May 26, 2025
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Historic Timeline

History of HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital - 1875

1875

Three Sisters Arrive from Germany
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1949 St. Anthony's Aerial view of fire

1949

Tragedy in our Community
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Prairie Heart Entrance at HSHS St. Anthony's

2008

Prairie Heart Addition
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