Morton Plant Hospital History Photo Exhibit Opens at Clearwater Library

100 Years of Morton Plant Hospital

CLEARWATER, Fla., (July 14, 2016) -- As part of its 100th Anniversary Celebration, Morton Plant Hospital has opened a photo history exhibit, “100 Years of Morton Plant Hospital,” at the main branch of the Clearwater Public Library, 100 N Osceola Avenue, Clearwater.

The exhibit is a pictorial history depicting Morton Plant Hospital’s 100 years of service to the community. Exhibits will include photos of people who have helped shape and nurture the hospital, medical advances over the last century and the new Doyle Tower under construction at Morton Plant Hospital.

“We are grateful that the Clearwater Public Library has allowed us to use this public venue to visually convey Morton Plant Hospital’s rich history to our community,” said Kris Hoce, president of Morton Plant Hospital.

The exhibit, housed in the Carnegie Gallery, will be open to the public during normal library hours through the end of the year. The Clearwater Main Library is open Monday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday through Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Please note that in September library hours are expected to change slightly. Please contact the library at (727) 562-4970.

About Morton Plant Hospital
Since 1916, Morton Plant Hospital has been committed to improving the health of all we serve through community-owned health care services that set the standard for high-quality, compassionate care. Our 687-bed hospital is proud to offer nationally recognized care delivered in more than 50 specialty areas. Morton Plant Hospital offers innovative, accessible, and quality services to provide our community with a lifetime of compassionate, convenient care. Check out information on Morton Plant’s 100th Anniversary at www.MortonPlant100.org. For more information, call (727) 953-6877, or visit us on Facebook or at 300 Pinellas St., Clearwater, Fla.

About BayCare Health System
BayCare is a leading not-for-profit health care system that connects individuals and families to a wide range of services at 14 hospitals and hundreds of other convenient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and central Florida regions. Inpatient and outpatient services include acute care, primary care, imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home care, and wellness. Our mission is to improve the health of all we serve through community-owned, health care services that set the standard for high-quality, compassionate care. For more information, visit BayCare on the Web at www.BayCare.org.