of Central Bucks County and Surrounding Communities
In 1923, recognizing the need for better health care within the community, the women of the VIA established the Doylestown Emergency Hospital as an 8-bed facility with an operating room at Pine and Oakland Streets. In 1939 the hospital moved to a new location on Belmont Avenue to better serve the growing community and its needs. The current Doylestown Hospital on West State Street opened in 1975, and that site has continued to grow over the years. Today, Doylestown Hospital is the flagship of Doylestown Health, a comprehensive network of care. The VIA is proud to govern this award-winning health care system.
VIA members and guests will march in the Doylestown Memorial Day Parade, highlighting the Hospital Centennial.
The VIA will partner with Doylestown Township and local non-profit organizations to reintroduce The Village Fair, an afternoon of fun and fundraising for members of our community in need of assistance.
4th of July at Fonthill – The VIA will celebrate the Centennial with a table at this much loved community event.
Production of “Voices” – A new screenplay by VIA member Joy Nash about the founding and early days of the Village Improvement Association will premiere at the Phillips’ Mill Theater.
The Doylestown Arts Festival – The VIA will recognize the Hospital Centennial with a presence at the Festival.
The Mercer Museum will stage an exhibit about the beginnings of the VIA and its founding of Doylestown Hospital.
100th Anniversary of VIA founding of Doylestown Hospital – surprise event to be announced.
