** Mission Statement **
The mission of Cannon Memorial Hospital is to provide quality healthcare in a safe, competent and compassionate manner and to continually improve the effectiveness of the quality management system by focusing on Service, Quality, People, Finance and Growth.
** Vision Statement **
Cannon Memorial Hospital will remain a community directed nonprofit health care provider.
** Corporate Values **
* Integrity/Ethics- To adhere to a strict ethical code; to always do the right
thing
* Quality and Excellence- To strive to exceed in all that we do
* Dignity and Respect for Individuals- To show consideration for one’s worth
as a human being.
* Teamwork- To achieve common goals together.
* Caring Service-To provide quality services that are delivered in the most
caring manner and that are accessible, prevention-oriented, appropriate and
affordable.
* Community Orientation- To remain a locally owned and governed, not-for-
profit organization committed to working with others to achieve our vision.
* Nurturing Culture – To provide a work environment that builds trust, shared
values and teamwork, and that enhances innovation, personal growth,
competency, commitment and compassion.
History Of Cannon Memorial Hospital
** Built on a Firm Foundation…Our History **
Cannon Memorial Hospital in Pickens, SC, is the result of a country doctor’s dream to bring medical care to the people of Pickens County. Beginning more than 50 years ago as a three-room clinic, Cannon Memorial today is a modern, high-tech facility where patients not only receive the best medical care, but also individual care, attention, and genuine concern that is so often overlooked in today’s health care arena.
Dr. E. Gaine Cannon founded the first Cannon Hospital located on Pendleton Street and named it as a memorial to his father Dr. James Cannon. In 1949 the hospital grew to an 88-bed facility and was sold to community leaders who formed a non-profit organization. In 1982 a new hospital was built at its current location on W.G Acker Drive, and because of the growth of the community, the Outpatient Services building was added in 1991. Today, Cannon Memorial is a 55-bed facility with 60 staff physicians. Many of the physicians are specialists in such areas as urology, orthopedics, cardiology, and gastroenterology. The hospital also added two hospital-owned family practice centers, one which serves the Pickens area and the other located in Liberty.
Today, our hospital offers a full range of state-of-the-art medical technology, equipment, and services to meet the health care needs of the community. The expanded services of today’s hospital include a 24-hour Emergency Department, a full service laboratory, physical and occupational therapy, critical care unit, sleep clinic, wellness programs for both children and adults, and diagnostic imaging for both inpatient and outpatient test including CT scans. We sponsor health fairs, flu clinics, CPR training, fitness classes, support groups, and many other community wellness services through our Wellness Center located at the hospital.
Our hospital is built on a firm foundation of rich history, a vision for advanced health care and genuine compassion for the people of this community. Cannon Memorial Hospital…..Traditional Values. Personal Service. Quality Care –Since 1947.
