St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
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| St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Catholic Healthcare West |
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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Place | Phoenix, Arizona, (US) |
| Organization | |
| Care System | Private |
| Hospital Type | Community, Teaching |
| Affiliated University | None |
| Services | |
| Emergency Dept. | Level I trauma center |
| Beds | 520 |
| History | |
| Founded | 1895 |
| Links | |
| Website | Homepage |
| See also | Hospitals in Arizona |
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a hospital in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. It is currently operated by Catholic Healthcare West.
[edit] Services
St. Joseph's is a certified level I trauma center for adults.[1] The hospital has 520 beds with 179 residents in 12 specialties, 1,478 medical staff, 1,025 nurses, 130 researchers, and 375 volunteers.[2] As the home of the Barrow Neurological Institute[1], St. Joseph's has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the leading centers for neurology and neurosurgery, receiving a 10th place ranking in the 2007 Best Hospitals report.[3]
The hospital provides services in the following specialties:[2]
| Specialties |
|---|
| neurology and neurosurgery |
| pediatrics |
| maternity care |
| oncology |
| cardiology |
| orthopedics |
[edit] History
The hospital was founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ American College of Surgeons Trauma Programs: Verified Trauma Centers. American College of Surgeons (2007-09-21). Retrieved on 2007-10-16.
- ^ a b St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (CHW) Profile (PDF). St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. Retrieved on 2007-10-16.
- ^ "Best Hospitals 2007 Specialty Search: Neurology and neurosurgery", U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved on 2007-10-16.
- ^ The Sisters of Mercy and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center. Retrieved on 2007-10-16.
