Quality Care ...By Those Who Care

Who We Are

R. Joe Johnston, CEO
R. Joe Johnston, CEO

Welcome from R. Joe Johnston, CEO
Welcome to Jay County Hospital and our website. We are excited to have you here with us and hope you will find the information within this website to be current, easy-to-find and helpful. The Jay County Hospital has been a part of the Portland and surrounding communities since 1906 with a long-standing track record for quality care from our nurses, surgeons, doctors, staff and volunteers. It is my privilege to serve you along with our entire staff.

Our Mission
Jay County Hospital is your progressive, comprehensive trusted health care leader dedicated to improving the health of all we serve, providing excellent, compassionate and cost effective care.

Jay County Hospital is a critical access hospital and provides comprehensive care – from diagnosis to recovery – in the full range of emergency, medical and surgical subspecialties.

Jay County Hospital Board
Our Jay County Hospital Board Members work hard to ensure that our community receives the highest quality health care available.

  • Sharon Hammers
  • Dean Jetter
  • Debbie Kummer
  • David Littler
  • Roger Locker
  • Patrick Miller
  • John Nill

Hospital Foundation
The Jay County Hospital Foundation welcomes gifts and contributions for Jay County Hospital’s programs and services. Donations may be made in honor or memory of a loved one, friend or special event through estate, planned or annual giving. For more information, please contact us by email or by phone at (260) 726-7131.