UnityPoint Health - Meriter

UnityPoint Health – Meriter is a nonprofit healthcare organization located in Madison, Wisconsin. It is dedicated to providing comprehensive and coordinated care to the Greater Madison area. As part of the UnityPoint Health network, it offers a wide range of medical services through its hospital, clinics, and home care services.

Hospital Services

The flagship facility, UnityPoint Health – Meriter Hospital, is a 448-bed community hospital that provides a complete range of medical and surgical services. It houses the busiest birthing center in Wisconsin, offering comprehensive maternity and newborn care.

The hospital features a state-of-the-art surgical wing with eighteen advanced operating rooms equipped with leading-edge technology. It also offers services in behavioral and mental health, primary care, pediatrics, and therapy and rehabilitation.

Clinic Services

UnityPoint Health – Meriter operates several primary care clinics in the Madison area.

• DeForest-Windsor
• Fitchburg
• McKee
• Middleton
• Monona
• Stoughton
• West Washington

These clinics provide a range of services, from routine check-ups to specialized care, ensuring accessible healthcare options for the community.

Home Care Services

Through UnityPoint at Home, the organization offers comprehensive home health care services and medical products in southern Wisconsin. The program provides personalized care plans in the comfort of patients' homes.

Services include nursing care, personal support, rehabilitation therapy, respiratory therapy, and infusion therapy, designed to meet individual patient needs effectively.

Community Engagement

UnityPoint Health – Meriter is committed to community engagement and sustainability. The Meriter Foundation, a nonprofit entity, manages gifts, grants, and community philanthropic activities.

In 2024, the organization received the Practice Greenhealth’s Partner for Change Award, recognizing its elite performance in environmental sustainability.

History and Affiliations

Founded in 1927 as Madison General Hospital, the institution merged with Madison Methodist Hospital in 1987 to form Meriter Health Services. In 2013, it affiliated with UnityPoint Health, expanding its reach and resources.

The hospital serves as a teaching facility for the University of Wisconsin-Madison, contributing to medical education and research.

Location

• Madison, WI, USA

UnityPoint Health – Meriter remains dedicated to improving the health of the people and communities it serves, offering a comprehensive range of services to meet the diverse needs of its patients.