Trinity Hospital (Augusta, Georgia)
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| Trinity Hospital Community Health Systems |
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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Place | Augusta, Georgia, (US) |
| Organization | |
| Care System | Private |
| Hospital Type | General |
| Services | |
| Standards | JCAHO |
| Emergency Dept. | Yes |
| Beds | 231 |
| History | |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Links | |
| Website | Homepage |
| See also | Hospitals in Georgia |
Trinity Hospital (formerly known as St. Joseph Hospital), is a private Roman Catholic tertiary care facility located in Augusta, Georgia. The hospital is known for its comprehensive diagnostic services, including cardiac catheterization, magnetic resonance imaging, and osteoporosis treatment.
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[edit] History
Trinity Hospital opened in 1952 as St. Joseph Hospital. The hospital had 110 licensed beds at the time.[1] It quickly grew to its present day size of about 231 licensed beds and became known for pioneering many medical firsts. Among them include cochlear hearing implants, stereotactic mammography, and a unique treatment program for hip and knee replacement.
[edit] Impact
Trinity Hospital employs over 1,000 people.[2]
