[1] In 1972, after an eight-year community fundraising effort, Potomac Hospital opened its doors to the residents of eastern Prince William, southern Fairfax and north Stafford Counties.

Residents of eastern Prince William County knew that building their own hospital would cut travel time for medical care by 30 to 45 minutes.

In 1965 the Woodbridge Jaycees hired professional consultants to study the feasibility of building a hospital in the area.

In June 1968, community leaders joined to form the Potomac Hospital Corporation and elected John Johnson, then head of Virginia Power, as president.

Richardson took the new Potomac Hospital through its original construction, opening and first expansion, serving as administrator for the first ten years.