About us

Our history

The King’s Daughters’ Hospital and Health Services is owned by the Bethany Circle of King’s Daughters’ and Sons, and has been since August 25, 1899. The board of managers oversees the operation of the hospital and its facilities.

The inspiration of local women became a reality when Drusilla Cravens, a wealthy widow, agreed to donate a house to be used as the first hospital. Although a small beginning, the need for care grew quickly and expansion began.

Today, The King’s Daughters’ Hospital and Health Services provides advanced medicine to families throughout southeast Indiana and northern Kentucky. Ownership has not changed throughout the past century.Today’s Bethany Circle and Hospital Board Members remain true to the mission and values of their predecessors.

Our future remains bright. The King’s Daughters’ Foundation enhances our ability to succeed and give back to the community. Donations to the Foundation support outreach efforts, purchase of exciting new technology, and the development of specialized care for hospice and other patients. To make a donation or support the KDH Foundation, please visit the Foundation section of our Web site.

Key Dates in King's Daughter's History

  • 1899 - Hospital opened on August 25.
  • 1915 - KDH moved to new building - same location where current hospital resides.
  • 1937 - Dr. Thomas and Martha J. Sanderson Addition opened.
  • 1957 - Dr. Evan C. Totten Wing opened.
  • 1965 - Hospital expansion increases bed capacity from 75 to 109 beds.
  • 1971 - 4th Floor added: Druscilla Home Addition.
  • 1978 - Rinda F. Rains Wing completed.
  • 1984 - Two floord added to Rinda Rains Wing.
  • 1986 - Versailles Medical Building opened.
  • 1992 - KDH Rehabilitation Center opened on Madison's hilltop.
  • 1994 - KDH Cancer Center opened.
  • 1996 - Madison Internal Medicine joined KDH.
  • 1997 - Madison Clinic joined KDH.
  • 1999 - Trimble County Medical Building opened south of Milton.
  • 2001 - Medical Office Building opened downtown - adjacent to Hospital.
  • 2008 - New Hospital project approved for hilltop campus.

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