Founded first as Henderson County Hospital Corporation with the creation of Patton Memorial Hospital in 1913, the hospital was later expanded as Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital in 1953 to accommodate additional patients and medical staff. It is the first hospital in North Carolina and South Carolina to be accredited with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO 9001:2008) for quality health care standards. Today, Pardee Hospital has grown to meet the needs of the community and is licensed for 222 acute care beds. Pardee UNC Health Care consists of Pardee Hospital, as well as a comprehensive physician practice network, a cancer center, four urgent care locations, and six orthopedic clinics. With over 1400 employees, Pardee is the second largest employer in the county and together, the organization is helping improve the health and happiness of the communities it serves. Mission: To improve the health of the communities we serve. Vision: To lead the transformation of healthcare in our communities with the best people providing the best care.