Pulaski Memorial Hospital has come a long way since its start in Winamac 60 years ago.

Dedicated on March 3, 1963, its first week of operation started out with 25 patients being administered, three babies being born and a handful of surgeries.

Pulaski Memorial's Vice President of Communications and Patient Care Brian Ledley says that with over six decades of transformation, the past ten years in particular, the hospital's advancements have transformed Pulaski Memorial into being more than just a typical hospital or clinic.

With a mission to bring quality care close to home, Pulaski Memorial has grown from a start of having only two or three providers to now with more than 20. 

In celebration of the six decades in service, Pulaski Memorial Hospital will be hosting an event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at 616 East 13th Street in Winamac in the medical building parking lot. From non-fasting health screenings like blood pressure and glucose checks, a blood drive hosted by South Bend Medical Foundation, live music, food, a bounce house and more, the event is open to the public.