Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics Honors Legacy of Dr. McCrary and Dr. Rost with Mural Dedication

Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics held a special mural dedication ceremony today to honor the remarkable legacy of two long-time physicians, Dr. McCrary and Dr. Rost, whose decades of service shaped the hospital’s history and strengthened its bond with the community.
Hospital leadership, including members of the Board of Directors, Auxiliary, and Senior Leadership Team, joined together with the McCrary family to celebrate the unveiling of the mural and to reflect on the extraordinary impact of the two physicians. Both Dr. McCrary and Dr. Rost were celebrated for their compassion, dedication, and deep commitment to caring for patients and families throughout the region.
“They were more than physicians,” said Linn Block, CEO of Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics. “They were healers, mentors, and neighbors who built trust and compassion into the very foundation of our hospital. Their influence continues to live within these walls, in the care we provide, and in the lives of the people they touched.”
To honor their service, a mural by local artist Noel Blair was created as a lasting tribute. The mural represents not only the medical skill of Drs. McCrary and Rost, but also the humanity and compassion that defined their work.
“We are especially honored to have members of the McCrary family with us today,” Block said. “Dr. McCrary’s vision, kindness, and steadfast commitment to caring for others continue to guide us. His legacy remains woven into our story, our mission, and our hearts.”
As Stewart Memorial Hospital & Clinics continues to grow under one unified name, the organization remains deeply rooted in the principles and example set by these two physicians.
“Even as we evolve, we do so on the foundation built by Drs. McCrary and Rost,” Block added. “Their example reminds us what true service looks like and why we do this work to make a difference, one person, one family, and one community at a time.”
The mural now stands as a permanent reminder of the lasting light and legacy of two remarkable physicians whose spirit will continue to inspire generations of caregivers and patients alike.

Pictured: Left to right, Ann Lengeling, Chief Nursing Officer; Jim Henkenius, Chief Financial Officer; Stuart McCrary; Toni McCrary; Christopher McCrary; Linn Block, Chief Executive Officer; and Melissa Wallace, Chief Clinic Officer.

Pictured: Left to right, Stuart McCrary; Noel Blair, Toni McCrary; and Christopher McCrary.