Downey hospital marks 100 years

From left: Ceonne Houston-Raasikh DNP, MSN, RN, chief nursing officer; Jaime Diaz MD, chief medical officer, Richard Trogman, FACHE, president; Jim West, chief executive officer. (Photo by Eric Pierce)

DOWNEY — PIH Health Hospital Downey marked its 100th anniversary on Monday with time capsule burial and drive-thru parade featuring first-responders.

“PIH Health Downey Hospital is proud to celebrate this centennial anniversary milestone,” said Richard Trogman, PIH Health Downey Hospital President. “We are grateful for our partnership with the City of Downey, its emergency responders, and our community. We look forward to another 100 years of caring.”

Police officers, firefighters, EMTs and city officials participated in the drive-thru parade, saluting the hospital’s doctors, nurses and medical staff.

The time capsule included various items pertinent to 2020, including an article about Downey’s first coronavirus case published by the Downey Patriot.

“For us to be here serving the community for 100 years, it’s a demonstration of our commitment to the community and it’s a constant reminder to our physicians and our staff that we’re here to serve the community and that our patients come first,” said Trogman.