Hospital Profile for Bedford Memorial Hospital
Hospital Profile Description
Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital has a storied history, from its humble, community-driven beginning to today's technologically advanced services. In its 50 years, the hospital has always been progressive in its services, offering up-to-date procedures and care options all building on its tradition as the choice for healthcare in the area. BMH¿s well-trained team of physicians and nurses are dedicated to quality, personal care making a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

BMH will maintain a proactive stance in serving the community, focusing its attention over the next several years on many projects including:

  • Additional expansion of the Emergency Department, including upgrading computerized information technology.
  • Create a cardiovascular testing and service pod through relocation of services.

    Expand the Sleep Lab to improve access and scheduling.

    Re-focus general surgery services by improving patient access to several care options, such as gall bladder removal, appendicitis treatment and breast care.

    Strengthen the family practice program, with additional focus on ear, nose and throat care.

    Institute bar code technology to decrease medication-dispensing errors.

    Install other computerization tools for improved patient record maintenance.

    The hospital will also make improvements in its community-based services, too, like the Adult Day Center and Oakwood Manor, in order to meet increased volumes.

    Whether you are a physician looking for a health system that gives you better ways to heal, a patient trying to find a place that is developing better ways to care, or a member of our community who wants better ways to share time and compassion with neighbors in need, you've come to the right place.