Emory University Hospital facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Emory University Hospital |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia, USA |
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| Hospital type | Teaching |
| Affiliated university | Emory University |
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| Beds | 587 licensed beds |
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| Founded | 1904 |
Emory University Hospital is a large hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. It has 733 beds and focuses on caring for adults who are very sick. Doctors from the Emory University School of Medicine work at the hospital. They are also part of The Emory Clinic. This hospital is known for being a leader in heart care, cancer treatment, organ transplants, eye care, and brain and nerve studies.
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Hospital's Beginnings
The story of Emory University Hospital started over 100 years ago. In March 1904, a hospital called Wesley Memorial Hospital opened. It had 50 beds. The hospital was in an old mansion in downtown Atlanta. This building was saved from being destroyed during the Civil War.
By November 1922, the hospital needed more space. It moved to its current location on the Emory University campus. The new building had 275 beds. It was a gift from Asa G. Candler, who started The Coca-Cola Company.
In the mid-1930s, the hospital's name changed to Emory University Hospital. Both the university and the hospital are named after Bishop John Emory. He was involved in starting a Methodist college in Georgia in 1834.
On January 1, 2018, the City of Atlanta officially took over the area where Emory University is located. Before this, the hospital was in an area outside the city limits.
What the Hospital Does
Emory University Hospital has 587 beds and cares for adults who are seriously ill. It is located on the Emory University campus in northeast Atlanta. Each year, more than 24,000 patients stay overnight. Also, 80,000 patients visit for appointments without staying.
Doctors from The Emory Clinic treat these patients. These doctors also teach at the Emory University School of Medicine. A skilled team of nurses and other medical staff also help patients. The hospital offers many different types of specialized care.
It has been recognized as one of the top heart care centers in the country. Each year, the hospital admits about 23,710 patients. It performs about 9,446 surgeries for patients staying overnight. It also does 2,843 surgeries for patients who go home the same day. The emergency room has about 30,476 visits each year.
Top Hospital Rankings
Emory University Hospital is often listed among the best hospitals in the U.S. In 2010–11, U.S. News magazine ranked it in 11 different adult medical areas. Out of 4,852 hospitals studied that year, only 152 were ranked in any of the 16 specialties. Emory University Hospital was one of these top hospitals.
Helping During the Ebola Outbreak
In 2014, there was an Ebola outbreak in West Africa. On July 31, 2014, the United States government and the Centers for Disease Control announced something important. Emory Hospital would treat some patients from the outbreak. They had a special isolated area for this.
Dr. Kent Brantly was one of the first patients treated. He was released on August 21, 2014. Dr. Bruce Ribner, who leads Emory's Infectious Disease Unit, said Dr. Brantly had recovered. He could go home without any health risks to others. Dr. Brantly said that another patient, Nancy Writebol, had been released two days earlier.
Dr. Brantly and Ms. Writebol were the first patients to get an experimental medicine called ZMapp. They shared one dose. A group called Samaritan's Purse said Dr. Brantly started feeling better quickly after getting the medicine. However, they also noted he had received a blood transfusion in Africa. It was from a young Ebola survivor. It is not clear if the medicine or the blood transfusion helped him recover.
On October 15, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shared more news. Amber Vinson, who was the second person to get Ebola in the U.S., was moved to Emory. She has also recovered from the illness and is now free of Ebola.
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The main entrance of Emory University Hospital.
