| Sixty-three years after its inception as Harrison Memorial Hospital, the nonprofit organization has changed its name to Harrison Medical Center. Harrison's volunteer board of directors voted unanimously to legally make the change.
The decision was based on feedback from recent focus groups, which represented community members from the region as well as physicians, and employees. More than 250 staff also weighed in during an unofficial survey.
The name change is one component of a five-year strategic plan announced in May. Vision 2010 outlines the opportunity for Harrison to become best medical center in the region, a place that supports best practices as well as the organization's new mission to make a positive difference in people's lives through exceptional medical care.
The name change will be reflected in a new visual identity to be debuted within the next few months. | 
