[1] The first mention of building a new hospital in Andrews was the headline of the May 20, 1954, edition of the Cherokee Scout.

At the time the article was published, the hospital still needed to cover 21.4% of the costs, plus the purchase of a six-acre site.

[2] The decision to have the site in Andrews was made due to its central location in the three-section district, 6-inch water line, and an adequate sewage system.

In 1970, another expansion was made to the hospital, increasing the number of beds from 50 to 64, and adding a two-story wing.

[6] In late 2008/early 2009, MMC contracted NEO Corporation to clear all asbestos and demolish the DMH building.

Remnants of the hospital include an active EMS station, part of the hospital's parking lot, a road named Memorial Drive, and a separate medical building once used by DMH.