About Us
History
A legacy of health and hope
Adventist Health Lodi Memorial has been serving the San Joaquin community as a nonprofit healthcare provider since 1952. The history of the hospital is one of vision, continuous growth, and the power of community.
A community coming together for all
In the waning days of World War II, the farmers, teachers, bankers and housewives in Lodi wanted to honor those who were lost in the war. With passion and purpose, they formed the Lodi Memorial Hospital Association with the goal of building a hospital in Lodi.
Building Lodi Memorial Hospital
From 1945 to 1950, our association members began knocking on their neighbors’ doors and raised enough money for the construction of the hospital. On March 30,1952, our brand-new Lodi Memorial Hospital opened to the public and drew a crowd of at least 8,000 visitors for the ribbon cutting celebration. The determination of our founding community members illustrates the can-do spirit that still exists in our hospital today.
As Lodi grew, so did the need for more hospital beds and technology. By the late ’60s, the hospital was so overcrowded that people were being cared for on hospital gurneys in hallways. To expand capacity, our west tower was built in the late 1960s, and several decades later, our south tower was erected to further meet the needs of our community.
Becoming Adventist Health Lodi Memorial
In 2013, Lodi Memorial became Lodi Health to better reflect its network of a hospital and medical practices. And in 2015, we joined Adventist Health, a partnership that strengthened the future of the hospital and the quality of care in our community.
By 2018, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial had integrated new services, such as expanded cardiology and oncology departments, improving the scope of specialized care available locally. The emergency department saw renovations to handle a growing volume of patients, improving both capacity, and response times.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, Adventist Health Lodi Memorial played a critical role in supporting the community, adapting quickly to the evolving challenges. The hospital staff worked tirelessly, providing essential care, testing, vaccinations, and treatment to those affected by the virus. This period highlighted the hospital's continued commitment to its founding principles of community service and dedication in times of need.
Since Adventist Health’s acquisition, we have opened a new oncology clinic, added two cardiology clinics in Lodi and Stockton, expanded robotic surgery capabilities, and upgraded our imaging with the most up-to-date technology available.