the Heart of a Word: History Community Hospital East

Community Hospital East (CHE) was the founding hospital of Community Health Network in Indiana. Beginning in the mid-1950s, CHE expressed the community spirit of eastern Indianapolis and Marion County. The story of CHE is the story of caregivers who answered the call of their neighbors, quickly becoming a leader in health-care and civic engagement. The history of CHE is one of passion, inspiration, courage, and commitment to excellence that changed the life of a community and its people.