In 1960, the long-term care facility, Chronic Disease Annex, now known as Dunklau Gardens, opened.
In the 1990s, the hospital opened 46 rooms in the skilled care unit, added a radiation oncology unit, added further renovations to the building, and changed its name to Fremont Area Medical Center in 1996.
In the 2010s, the hospital expanded with new additions, acquiring the Fremont Surgical Center, and joining the Nebraska Health Network.
[5] The following year, construction for the north wing was finished, with the total cost estimated to be $90,000.
[7] In 1958, a proposed $1,275,000 long-term care facility, known as the Chronic Disease Annex (now Dunklau Gardens[8]), was announced.
[9] The special election to vote for the Chronic Disease Annex was held on March 4.
[13] On January 10, 1976, a natural gas leak explosion occurred at the Hotel Pathfinder in Fremont.
[15] The hospital claimed it was prepared for the disaster, helping treat all 40 injured patients.
[17] In 1992, a radiation oncology unit was opened, with Dr. Janet Soori joining as a medical director.
[22] Following renovations to the building, the Memorial Hospital of Dodge County changed its name to Fremont Area Medical Center in 1996.
[24] The newly renovated facility included the addition of an aqua therapy pool.
Ground was broken on August 24, and projects included remodeling the front entrance, and expand the radiology, registration, pharmacy, and surgery areas.