Athol Memorial Hospital


Athol Memorial Hospital, now called Athol Hospital, is a hospital in Athol, Massachusetts. It was founded in 1950 by Addison Sawyer, who was an inventor. He had donated money to the cause of the hospital's establishment. Athol was named in honor of Athol soldiers who died during World War II. With over 25 beds and a 24-hour Emergency Department, it serves Athol, Erving, New Salem, Orange, Petersham and other surrounding areas.