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Established nearly a century ago as an infirmary in a local home for the aged and orphaned, Evangelical Community Hospital has continuously grown and evolved to meet the health and wellness needs of the surrounding communities.
In addition to our inpatient services, Evangelical provides access to a network of specialty services and practices not typically associated with community hospitals. That list includes orthopaedics, surgical care, diabetes care, wound and hyperbaric medicine, pain medicine, physical therapy, a dedicated breast health center, urgent care, primary care, and much more.
Originally, the Hospital was part of the Evangelical Home. It was designed to provide three separate services for the public: a home for the aged, an orphanage, and a general hospital. The Home was backed by the Evangelical Church. Complications arose and the idea of a hospital was abandoned. The home and the orphanage came to be in a converted farm known as the Slifer farm.
By 1926, the institution needed a second dormitory. There was an infirmary in this building for the residents. But the residents never had much demand for such medical capabilities. That's when they started accepting patients from the community. They came in endless streams. The demand was incredible. New services were added as they were medically necessary. The infirmary became the community's hospital.
At the very beginning, there were only three doctors: Dr. John Arbogast Sr., Dr. Charles Tomlinson, and Dr. Samuel Geise. With the limited facilities and bed space, their practices were restricted to minor surgery. Eventually they got more space and were able to do what was then considered major surgeries appendectomies and gallbladder operations. The operating room was on the first floor of the infirmary and it was the doctors who had to carry patients up the narrow stairway to return them to their hospital beds.
The doctors spent most of their time on house calls, though, and they often worked 16 hours a day or more completing their rounds. It was an arduous schedule, but they pressed on so the Hospital would thrive.
A community organization was established in 1935. Several Ladies Auxiliaries immediately got very active in supporting the Hospital. The Evangelical Home officially turned over responsibility for the Hospital to the community in 1949. The fact is, there was so much support that the Hospital prospered to the point of overcrowding in the converted home. It was time to take the next step.
On March 31, 1953, a community realized its dream. The official opening of a modern healthcare facility Evangelical Community Hospital. Although church affiliation had ended, the Hospital retained the name out of appreciation for the kind donation of the land on which it was built, as well as equipment and financial support. The new construction dramatically increased the available bed space. There were only 39 beds at the home. Now there were 79! Most couldn't imagine what the Hospital would do with all that space. But within 72 hours, it was filled to capacity.
More than half a century later, Evangelical continues to enhance and expand the services it provides. We constantly monitor the changes in how healthcare is delivered so we are always ready to take advantage of opportunities that meet the needs of the community.
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Rating 2.4 out of 5 based on 18 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestIndiana Bottiger
2 years ago
This dentist is so terrible with children that my 9 year old begs not to go. We have been searching for a new dentist but can't find one. She's rude to kids and speaks demeaningly to them. Do not use this dentist if you have any other choice. When you give her a taste of her own medicine (speak down to her, speak rudely to her, etc) she tries to call the cops when nothing illegal has occurred. My 6 year old daughter had an appt in august. We rescheduled it to an earlier month because of tooth pain. We went to the appt and she said my daughter had 4 cavities that need to be taken care of. (I actually had to ask her not to speak rudely to me at this appt which she said "sure" and rolled her eyes). So, I assumed that since she had a check up and took the X-rays and all that she didn't need to come to the next appt. They never called to verify but like I said we rescheduled it. My nine year old was so terrified of her she was in tears to go there for a checkup (because the dentist is mean) we tried to call since we couldn't make it. They sent a text asking us to confirm (we did not confirm.) did everything we could to contact them to no avail. Just an answering machine that told us they were busy with other patients. So fast forward to yesterday. I get a bill for the missed appt ($50) and they cancel my 6 year olds appt to get the cavities fixed. Again, no call or anything. That's crazy to me that th we would prolong a little girls pain without so much as a call. I call them and again no answer. So I call for 2 hours. I drive in and they are closing up. No call back. I go in mad like I said earlier. So I let her know what I thought of her as a person and how she has no business working with children. They refused to help and tried to call the cops without ever asking me to leave. I wasn't threatening them or anything. A bunch of Karens that want the cops to protect them from being rude but want to pick on the helpless kids. It's nuts. I obviously left the second I was asked to.
Jason
2 years ago
I see a lot of posts on here about how bad Yearick is but we have had no issues with her or the staff. She and her staff have treated us with the upmost respect. Also, they don't normally let the parents go back with the kids unless they are super young. You need to let your kids grow up. After the dental exam and other things they WILL bring you back so you can sit with the dentist. Most of the time when I am called back there I sit there and watch the dentist do her job. Never had an issue. The only reason I gave this 4 stars is the sign up that doesn't want people talking in the waiting room and the outdate decor.
Kyla Beautiful Gorgeous
2 years ago
Don't have anything bad to say the staff has always been kind and upfront with my son and I. He loves going there and I think it's a good dental office to bring your kids to. The only thing I have to say is don't be afraid to ask questions because your not always able to go back with your child it's policy. I assume it has to do with either covid or maybe it can be distracting for the kids making there job harder. But besides that the office is wonderful in my opinion. Usually once there all done they always let you know how it went and give ya a quick run down, if you want more info you should ask it's what your paying for.
Michael J. Muldowney
2 years ago
Dr. Yearick is a very effective dentist, has better appointment availability than others, and maintains GA privileges at Evan. She successfully filled 2 back molar cavities on my 4 year old son using nitrous and novacane. Her evaluation saved us from unnecessary treatment and sedition recommended by others. All of my children are now her patients.
Tracy Anderson-Cooper
2 years ago
My friend unfortunately did not read the reviews prior to making an appointment but was told over the phone that they allow parents back with the children and they are the only dentist close to her that accepts her insurance so she took a chance. She was so upset by her experience she wanted to warn others who may have children with anxiety. I got there and immediately felt like I was inconveniencing the staff by just being there. I tried to go back with my son and was stopped and told no. I explained I was told I could over the phone and she relented finally. The hygienist, not sure of her name I believe it started with a J, wasn't terrible but she didn't seem to be experienced with children and my son has anxiety so I just tried to give her the heads up and she made an odd comment about her not minding but the dentist wasn't good at handling those types of "issues". First off, not minding was a poor choice of words, he is just like everyone else, he just gets nervous in new situations and second, she was right. The dentist seem annoyed as soon as I told her, I don't usually say anything but in this type of scenario I thought it would be helpful to know and they ARE a pediatric dentist!! My son did not do well, he sensed their annoyance and just when I was trying to figure out an excuse to not make another appointment, the other woman told me that me going back was a one time deal and in the future, he would go in alone. Not happening! Perfect excuse to never walk through that door again. Bedside manner in any pediatric field is so important and if you can't handle or downright don't like kids, you should pick a different field.
Amanda Forner
2 years ago
My daughter cried after we left the office, staff was ok but yearick was so mean to my daughter about flossing and scared her. I was speechless and shocked. Definitely not kids friendly. Not going back.
Adrienne Goudy
2 years ago
After reading reviews I see I'm not alone. Dr. Yearick has zero bedside manner. She is judgmental, rude and likes to blame everything on the parents if a child has less than perfect teeth. I walked out of there after our first visit feeling like a terrible mother even though I try my best and my kids do brush their teethe morning and night and mouthwash etc. Not only that, but one of my children had to have a cap put on one of their teeth and it actually came off in his mouth, revealing a rotten tooth underneath. I was told to bring it back in and they'd put it back on! Really? While his tooth rots away underneath? I also was only allowed back with them a time or two and after I was no longer allowed to go back which make myself and my children very anxious. And my daughter said Dr. Yearick was not nice to her. We are done going there.
Mike Patches
3 years ago
Everyone is great. Very friendly and my kids like it there.
Adrienne Goudy
3 years ago
After reading reviews I see I'm not alone. Dr. Yearick has zero bedside manner. She is judgmental, rude and likes to blame everything on the parents if a child has less than perfect teeth. I walked out of there after our first visit feeling like a terrible mother even though I try my best and my kids do brush their teethe morning and night and mouthwash etc. Not only that, but one of my children had to have a cap put on one of their teeth and it actually came off in his mouth, revealing a rotten tooth underneath. I was told to bring it back in and they'd put it back on! Really? While his tooth rots away underneath? I also was only allowed back with them a time or two and after I was no longer allowed to go back which make myself and my children very anxious. And my daughter said Dr. Yearick was not nice to her. We are done going there.
Mike Patches
3 years ago
Everyone is great. Very friendly and my kids like it there.
Ana Mendoza
5 years ago
The staff is rude, Dr. Yearick is just as terrible with the kids. I really don't understand why would she work with kids. My kids were terrified of her , we never came back to that horrid dental office!
Carrie Laskoski
5 years ago
She's really a terrible dentist. Instead f helping my sons teeth (I found out from a different dentist he has enamel issues) she blamed me and his diet. He didn't get the treatment he needed. And now I'm spending thousands to save his teeth!
Ana Mendoza
5 years ago
The staff is rude, Dr. Yearick is just as terrible with the kids. I really don't understand why would she work with kids. My kids were terrified of her , we never came back to that horrid dental office!
Tammy Hommel
5 years ago
This office is ridiculous, They are a pediatric dentist office and treat ppl with disrespect. They do NOT smile at all, They are rude to the children if they have cavities. Yes they do NOT let anyone but a parent take them to an appointment. I had called to reschedule an appointment 20 HOURS ahead of time and they sent me a bill for 50.00 for a missed appointment because it wasn't 24 HOURS!! However they had called me 2 hours before to cancel! My grandson is 8 years old and he told me she was quite rude with her words to him, Unacceptable!! I am looking for a new caring dentist not a dentist that makes any child feel horrible if they have some cavities. The hygienist was pretty cocky to him as well as I was in the room with him at the time. They are only nice to the patients if they are cavity free!
Carrie Laskoski
5 years ago
She's really a terrible dentist. Instead f helping my sons teeth (I found out from a different dentist he has enamel issues) she blamed me and his diet. He didn't get the treatment he needed. And now I'm spending thousands to save his teeth!
Pat Snedeker
5 years ago
Wasted Time! My wife and I had reasearched pediatric dentists in our area so we could take our five year old to not only get a check up, but to start consistent visits for years to come. One sticking point that you will find in most Lewisburg offices, is they do not like or want to have you with your child during the visit. My wife and I specifically asked if this would be an issue as we insisted to be with him during the visit. After having a bad experience in another dentists office we did not want the same outcome. We were told that would be fine so we set up the apt which went smooth at the start of this year. Fast forward to today.. we had an appointment set up, went in and found that he would be getting X-rays. My wife was ok and asked how they do them, with the plates to bite down on, or is it one where you have the machine circle your teeth. She did not get an answer. A few minutes later the lady came to get him. I decided to go with him and was stopped at the door. She stated I was not allowed to go in. A little confused, I asked what? What do you mean I can't go with him? She said it was the office policy that parents can not go back to be with their child. (All this going on while a smaller child left on their own came out crying) I explained that months ago when we decided to visit this clinic, we specifically asked if we can accompany our child and that was the main reason we chose to use them. She said without any emotion, "it is our office policy and that I was not allowed to come back." "She also stated that on our first visit we were allowed back for only that one time." "Office policy". She also stated that we should have read the policy that we signed. Are you kidding me! We specifically asked months ago about being back. If we had seen a policy stating that we can not come back, we would have left. So, I took my son back out of the door way, and told her I'm sorry, but if I can't come back, he is not going in - Still not a care from her - overall it seemed like my family's time and concerns were not important to them. They must have a lot of patients so losing one shouldn't make a difference. We left and will not be back. In closing, if you are ok with leaving a young child to go back on their own, or have an older child who is ok on their own, this may be the office for you. If you would like to be with them to ensure everything goes ok, good luck, you should choose another office that supports your decisions.
Tammy Hommel
6 years ago
This office is ridiculous, They are a pediatric dentist office and treat ppl with disrespect. They do NOT smile at all, They are rude to the children if they have cavities. Yes they do NOT let anyone but a parent take them to an appointment. I had called to reschedule an appointment 20 HOURS ahead of time and they sent me a bill for 50.00 for a missed appointment because it wasn't 24 HOURS!! However they had called me 2 hours before to cancel! My grandson is 8 years old and he told me she was quite rude with her words to him, Unacceptable!! I am looking for a new caring dentist not a dentist that makes any child feel horrible if they have some cavities. The hygienist was pretty cocky to him as well as I was in the room with him at the time. They are only nice to the patients if they are cavity free!
Pat Snedeker
6 years ago
Wasted Time! My wife and I had reasearched pediatric dentists in our area so we could take our five year old to not only get a check up, but to start consistent visits for years to come. One sticking point that you will find in most Lewisburg offices, is they do not like or want to have you with your child during the visit. My wife and I specifically asked if this would be an issue as we insisted to be with him during the visit. After having a bad experience in another dentists office we did not want the same outcome. We were told that would be fine so we set up the apt which went smooth at the start of this year. Fast forward to today.. we had an appointment set up, went in and found that he would be getting X-rays. My wife was ok and asked how they do them, with the plates to bite down on, or is it one where you have the machine circle your teeth. She did not get an answer. A few minutes later the lady came to get him. I decided to go with him and was stopped at the door. She stated I was not allowed to go in. A little confused, I asked what? What do you mean I can't go with him? She said it was the office policy that parents can not go back to be with their child. (All this going on while a smaller child left on their own came out crying) I explained that months ago when we decided to visit this clinic, we specifically asked if we can accompany our child and that was the main reason we chose to use them. She said without any emotion, "it is our office policy and that I was not allowed to come back." "She also stated that on our first visit we were allowed back for only that one time." "Office policy". She also stated that we should have read the policy that we signed. Are you kidding me! We specifically asked months ago about being back. If we had seen a policy stating that we can not come back, we would have left. So, I took my son back out of the door way, and told her I'm sorry, but if I can't come back, he is not going in - Still not a care from her - overall it seemed like my family's time and concerns were not important to them. They must have a lot of patients so losing one shouldn't make a difference. We left and will not be back. In closing, if you are ok with leaving a young child to go back on their own, or have an older child who is ok on their own, this may be the office for you. If you would like to be with them to ensure everything goes ok, good luck, you should choose another office that supports your decisions.
Rachel Thompson
8 years ago
Dr. Yearick been really nice to me. :-)
Rachel Thompson
9 years ago
Dr. Yearick been really nice to me. :-)
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