News : VGH Founders Award Honorees - Dr. D.C. Weideman

Dr. D. C. Weideman served as VGH Board of Directors from 1966 to 1991, holding the position of President from 1975 to 1991.

A tremendous amount of activity happened during these years. In 1965, the need arose for the care of geriatric patients and an addition was approved for the Virginia Gay Nursing and Rehab long-term care facility. I

n 1973, the board approved the building of a clinic using funds from the Herger Trust. The building was dedicated on Sept. 15th, 1974. The first doctors to establish the clinic were Dr. D.C. Weideman, Dr. Sherman Anthony and Dr. G. A. Fry.

In 1975, a 1 million dollar addition was approved adding additional hospital beds, nurse's station, kitchen facilities and materials storage. The addition was made by the Rodgers Trust. Again, a demonstration of the vision of those who came before us.

It is with gratitude and honor that we name Dr. D.C. Weideman with the VGH Founders Class.

Son Don Weideman was in attendance to accept the award.