Barnes-Jewish Hospital facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Barnes-Jewish Hospital |
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| Location | St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
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| Hospital type | Teaching |
| Affiliated university | Washington University School of Medicine |
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| Emergency department | Level I trauma center |
| Helipad | (FAA LID: MO91) |
| Beds | 1,266 |
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is one of the biggest hospitals in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is located in the Central West End area of St. Louis. This hospital is where adult doctors learn and train. It is also a very important part of the Washington University Medical Center.
U.S. News & World Report has often listed Barnes-Jewish as one of the top hospitals in the United States. This includes their reports in 2018 and 2022.
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How Big is Barnes-Jewish Hospital?
Barnes-Jewish Hospital is part of BJC HealthCare. It is located on the campus of the Washington University Medical Center. The hospital is a major employer in the St. Louis area. In 2018, it had 10,125 employees. This included 1,723 doctors who treat patients.
The hospital also helps train new doctors. In 2018, 1,129 interns, residents, and fellows were learning there. These are doctors who are still completing their training. The hospital had 1,266 beds for patients in 2018.
A Look at the Hospital's History
Barnes-Jewish Hospital was created when two older hospitals joined together. These were Barnes Hospital and The Jewish Hospital of St. Louis. Both hospitals were built in the early 1900s. They were close to each other near Forest Park. The two hospitals first worked together in 1993. Then, they officially merged into one hospital in 1996.
How Barnes Hospital Started
Barnes Hospital was founded because of a gift from Robert Barnes. He was a successful businessman who passed away in 1892. His plan was for a hospital to work with the Washington University School of Medicine. Barnes Hospital opened its doors on December 7, 1914. It was built at its current location. The hospital was designed by an architect named Theodore Link. When it first opened, it could hold 373 patients. Around this time, the St. Louis Children's Hospital also moved nearby. In 1915, the medical school also moved next to Barnes Hospital.
The Jewish Hospital Story
Jewish Hospital was started in 1902. Leaders of the St. Louis Jewish community wanted to help sick people. They wanted to care for "the sick and disabled of, 'any creed or nationality.'" The first location of the hospital was on 5414 Delmar Boulevard. More and more patients needed care, so the hospital needed to grow. In 1926, it moved to a new location. This new spot was just two blocks north of Barnes Hospital.
Heliport for Emergencies
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Barnes Jewish Hospital Heliport
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| Airport type | Helipad | ||||||||||
| Owner | Privately-owned | ||||||||||
| Operator | Barnes-Jewish Hospital | ||||||||||
| Location | St Louis, Missouri, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Elevation AMSL | 2,096 ft / 513 m | ||||||||||
| Coordinates | 38°38′10.5400″N 090°15′57.2900″W / 38.636261111°N 90.265913889°W | ||||||||||
| Website | https://www.barnesjewish.org | ||||||||||
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The hospital has a special landing pad for helicopters. This heliport is used for emergency air ambulance services. Helicopters can quickly bring patients who need urgent care.
Awards and Achievements
Barnes-Jewish Hospital has received many awards. U.S. News & World Report has named it one of America's best hospitals many times. The hospital is known for being excellent in several areas. These include cancer care, digestive problems, ear, nose, and throat issues, and urology. These specialties are ranked among the best in the country.
In 2012 and 2014, Becker's Hospital Review listed Barnes-Jewish as one of the "100 Great Hospitals." In 2013, it was named one of the "100 Hospitals With Great Heart Programs." Also in 2013, it was recognized for its great cancer programs. This award included the hospital's partner, the Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center.
