Dosher Memorial Hospital Hosts Community Cookout and 96th Birthday Bash

The free public event will feature food, music, and speakers to celebrate the hospital's legacy.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:05am

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A glowing neon outline illustration of a hospital building, with bright red, orange, and yellow lines defining the structure against a dark background, conceptually representing the celebratory energy of Dosher Memorial Hospital's community event.Dosher Memorial Hospital's annual community cookout and birthday bash celebrates the hospital's 96-year legacy of serving Wilmington with vibrant energy.Wilmington Today

Dosher Memorial Hospital in Wilmington, North Carolina is hosting its fifth annual Community Cookout and 96th birthday celebration on June 6th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The free public event will include lunch, dessert, live music, and speakers to honor the hospital's long history and express gratitude for the community's support.

Why it matters

As a longstanding community institution, Dosher Memorial Hospital's annual celebration brings together local residents to recognize the vital role the hospital plays in providing healthcare services. The event underscores the hospital's commitment to maintaining strong ties with the Wilmington community that has supported it for nearly a century.

The details

The Community Cookout and birthday party will take place at the hospital's front entrance on North Howe Street. In addition to the free food and entertainment, the event will feature speakers who will share remarks about Dosher Memorial's 96-year history and its ongoing mission to serve the healthcare needs of the Wilmington area.

  • The event is scheduled for June 6, 2026 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The players

Dosher Memorial Hospital

A community hospital located in Wilmington, North Carolina that is celebrating its 96th anniversary this year.

Lynda Stanley

The President and CEO of Dosher Memorial Hospital.

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What they’re saying

“Our gratitude for this community is immeasurable, and Dosher's ability to thrive is a shared endeavor among many. It is important to us that we take a moment each year to not only celebrate local healthcare but to celebrate the community who supports us and who trusts us with their care.”

— Lynda Stanley, President and CEO, Dosher Memorial Hospital

The takeaway

Dosher Memorial Hospital's annual community celebration reflects the hospital's deep roots in Wilmington and its commitment to maintaining strong ties with local residents through events that bring the community together around the shared mission of quality healthcare.