Henry Ford Hospital

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Henry Ford Hospital

Henry Ford Hospital (pronunciation: /ˈhɛnri fɔːrd ˈhɒspɪtəl/) is a hospital located in Detroit, Michigan, United States. It was founded by Henry Ford, an American industrialist and the founder of the Ford Motor Company, in 1915.

Etymology

The hospital is named after its founder, Henry Ford. The word "hospital" comes from the Latin hospes, signifying a stranger or foreigner, hence a guest. Another noun derived from this, hospitium came to signify hospitality, that is the relation between guest and shelterer, hospitality, friendliness, and hospitable reception.

History

Henry Ford Hospital was established in 1915 by Henry Ford. It was built as a response to a need for a centralized medical facility in the city of Detroit. Over the years, the hospital has grown and expanded, becoming a leading institution in medical research and patient care.

Services

Henry Ford Hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including emergency medicine, surgery, cardiology, neurology, and oncology. It is also a teaching hospital, affiliated with the Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Related Terms

  • Hospital: A health care institution providing patient treatment with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment.
  • Detroit: The largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Michigan.
  • Henry Ford: An American industrialist and business magnate, founder of the Ford Motor Company.
  • Ford Motor Company: An American multinational automaker that has its main headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit.
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine: A U.S. medical school located in Detroit, Michigan, and is the largest single-campus medical school in the United States.

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