Last Updated on July 27, 2023 by Logansport State Hospital
LOGANSPORT —Logansport State Hospital celebrated its 135th anniversary today, marking the contributions the facility makes in the local community and the impact of the over 400 employees in improving the lives and wellbeing of Hoosiers with serious mental illness.
The state hospital is one of six hospitals that are part of the Indiana State Psychiatric Hospital Network, operated by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Mental Health and Addiction.
The anniversary was marked with a ceremonial opening of a new Memory Walk, and comments from FSSA Secretary Daniel Rusyniak, M.D. and Logansport’s Deputy Mayor Jacob Pomasl on behalf of Logansport Mayor Chris Martin. The Memory Walk was moved from an unused location on the hospital campus to a more prominent place, to better showcase the engraved bricks of dedicated former employees and volunteers.
The hospital opened on July 1, 1888, receiving 309 patients with Dr. Joseph G. Rogers serving as the first superintendent. The hospital was later renamed Logansport State Hospital in 1927. Today, Logansport State Hospital is the largest hospital of the Indiana State Psychiatric Hospital Network with 192 beds, providing outstanding care for individuals with serious mental illness who are involved with the criminal justice system.
“Logansport State Hospital has been a proud community member, employer and innovative mental health provider for 135 years and it’s an honor help celebrate this milestone with our outstanding team,” said Bethany Schoenradt, superintendent of Logansport State Hospital.
The hospital was also named the Member of the Month by the Logansport – Cass County Chamber of Commerce. Tours of the hospital’s Longcliff Museum were given as part of the day’s events.
SOURCE: News release from Logansport State Hospital