Pennsylvania Hospital
Pennsylvania Hospital
Pennsylvania Hospital (pronunciation: /ˌpɛnsɪlˈveɪniə hɒˈspɪtəl/) is a private, non-profit, 515-bed teaching hospital located in Center City Philadelphia and affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Founded on May 11, 1751, by Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond, it was the first hospital in the United States.
Etymology
The name "Pennsylvania Hospital" comes from its location in the state of Pennsylvania, named after Admiral William Penn, and the Latin word "hospitium", meaning guesthouse. The combination of these words reflects the hospital's mission to care for the ill and injured.
History
Pennsylvania Hospital was founded by Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond in 1751. It was built to care for the sick, poor and insane who were wandering the streets of Philadelphia. The hospital's original building, now known as the Pine Building, was completed in 1755.
Services
The hospital provides a comprehensive range of medical services, including cardiology, oncology, neurology, orthopedics, and psychiatry. It is also a major teaching hospital, with a strong emphasis on research and education.
Related Terms
- University of Pennsylvania Health System: The parent organization of Pennsylvania Hospital.
- Benjamin Franklin: One of the founders of Pennsylvania Hospital.
- Thomas Bond: Co-founder of Pennsylvania Hospital.
- Center City, Philadelphia: The location of Pennsylvania Hospital.
- Teaching Hospital: A hospital that provides clinical education and training to future and current health professionals.
- Non-profit organization: An organization that uses its surplus revenues to further achieve its purpose or mission, rather than distributing its surplus income to the organization's directors (or equivalents) as profit or dividends.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pennsylvania Hospital
- Wikipedia's article - Pennsylvania Hospital
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