Albert Einstein Medical Center
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| Albert Einstein Medical Center | |
| Albert Einstein Healthcare Network | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | 5501 Old York Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Organization | |
| Care system | Private |
| Hospital type | Teaching |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Adult Level I |
| Beds | 701 [1] |
| Links | |
| Website | http://einstein.edu/facilities/aemc/index.html |
| Lists | Hospitals in the United States |
Albert Einstein Medical Center[2] is a tertiary care teaching hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. An important aspect of the medical center is that of educating graduating physicians. The medical center offers residency and fellowship training programs in many specialized areas.[3] It also includes a Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center and a Level III Neonatal Care Unit.[4]
Founded as the Jewish Hospital for the Aged, Infirmed and Destitute in August, 1864, this hospital was an important institution in the history of the Jews in Philadelphia, providing care for "the suffering poor of all religions". It officially opened in 1866, starting with 22 beds (the linens donated by philanthropist Moses Rosenbach) at 56th and Haverford Road in West Philadelphia. The hospital soon expanded, moving to Old York Road in 1873, and opening various homes and clinics. In 1952, the Jewish hospital merged with Northern Liberties Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital to form a single medical center. It was named for Albert Einstein after the volunteer President of Mount Sinai wrote a letter asking Einstein for permission to use his name. Einstein granted his permission on June 28 of that year.[5]
Albert Einstein Healthcare Network is a private, not-for-profit organization.[6]
Synagogue
The Henry S. Frank Memorial Synagogue, on the hospital grounds, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a copy of the ancient synagogue at Kfar Bar'am, Israel.
References
- ^ "Albert Einstein Medical Center : Hospitals Directory - US News Health". December 2007. http://health.usnews.com/listings/hospital-directory/pennsylvania/albert_einstein_medical_center.
- ^ Official website of Albert Einstein Heathcare Network
- ^ Medical education at Einstein
- ^ Albert Einstein Medical Center's "About Us" page
- ^ History of Albert Einstein Heathcare Network
- ^ Albert Einstein Heathcare Network's "About Us" page
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Coordinates: 40°2′8.4″N 75°8′33.63″W / 40.035667°N 75.142675°W
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