Following the Great Train Disaster of 1876, the community came together to raise funds to build a hospital in Ashtabula. Their efforts came to fruition in 1904 when the first patient was treated at what was then known as Ashtabula General Hospital. Throughout the hospital’s history, the generosity of individuals, organizations, foundations, and businesses has enabled ARMC to provide quality care to the citizens of Ashtabula County. The ARMC Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the hospital, was established as a separate entity in 1994. It is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization established to raise, receive and administer charitable gifts in support of Ashtabula Regional Medical Center. The ARMC Foundation is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of community and business leaders and residents who are dedicated to ensuring the availability of high-quality healthcare close to home. Since its inception, the ARMC Foundation has raised and directed millions of dollars to support projects and equipment for key areas of the hospital such as the outpatient cancer center, emergency department, therapy/rehabilitation, ICU, and imaging. The ARMC Foundation has also helped raise funds to support expansions, renovations and additions to the hospital, including raising funds for the new patient care tower that opened in the second quarter of 2024. More than ever, the ARMC Foundation's work is critical to the ability of ARMC to meet the changing healthcare climate. Reimbursement from insurance payors is not sufficient to support the first-class facility our community's residents need and deserve. The efforts of the ARMC Foundation, and the generosity of the entire Ashtabula County community, ensures ARMC can meet its mission of providing quality healthcare that positively impacts the health of our region.
