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Special exhibit celebrates 150th anniversary of Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
PORTLAND, Ore., February 4, 2025 - To honor an extraordinary milestone of service to Portland, Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center is featured in a special exhibit at the Oregon Historical Society. Care, Compassion, Innovation: 150 Years of Good Samaritan will be displayed at the museum, located at 1200 SW Park Ave., from February 14 – August 31, 2025. The opening of the exhibit coincides with the museum’s Community Free Days on February 15 and 16, when admission fees are waived for all visitors.
Since its founding in 1875, Legacy Good Samaritan has been a cornerstone of compassionate care, medical innovation, and community service in Portland. The exhibit chronicles the medical center’s history from building the original hospital in the brush and briars on what was once the outskirts of Portland, to its modern-day recognition among the nation’s most preeminent health care institutions.
From groundbreaking medical advancements to heartwarming patient stories, this exhibit will offer a unique look into the dedication and resilience of the staff and community that have made Legacy Good Samaritan a trusted healthcare provider.
Visitors will explore captivating displays featuring artifacts, photographs, and stories that highlight how the medical center has evolved over the past century and a half, all while staying true to its mission of providing exceptional care. Visitors also have a chance to contribute to the exhibit by sharing memories of their experiences at Legacy Good Samaritan.
Admission to the Oregon Historical Society is free for all Multnomah County residents and all children ages 17 and under every day. More information is available on the museum's website.
About Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center
Legacy Good Samaritan is located in the heart of historic Northwest Portland and has served the communities of the greater Portland area in three different centuries. The medical center is a magnet for specialty services and clinical excellence with nationally renowned doctors in cancer care, kidney transplantations, neurology, ophthalmology, weight-loss surgery and more.
About Legacy Health
Legacy Health is a large, nonprofit, integrated health system with seven hospital campuses serving Oregon and Southwest Washington, including a full-service children’s hospital and a behavioral health emergency services facility. Legacy also operates an extensive ambulatory services network that includes 70 clinic locations and offers a broad continuum of care. The organization is a $3 billion + community system of care with over 14,000 employees in two states. Known for its commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care, Legacy Health has earned a strong reputation for clinical excellence, community partnership, and mission-driven service in the Pacific Northwest. For more information, visit www.legacyhealth.org.
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