Lariboisière Hospital facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Lariboisière Hospital |
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Lariboisière Hospital, interior courtyard
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| Location | Paris, Île-de-France, France |
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| Care system | Public |
| Hospital type | Teaching |
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| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 1333 |
Lariboisière Hospital (which is Hôpital Lariboisière in French) is a large hospital located in Paris, France. You can find it in the 10th part of the city, known as the 10th arrondissement.
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Building Lariboisière Hospital
Why Was the Hospital Built?
Lariboisière Hospital was one of several hospitals built after a serious health crisis. In 1832, a disease called cholera spread through Paris. This event made people realize how important it was to have clean and healthy places for sick people. Doctors and city leaders understood that better hygiene (being clean) in hospitals could save many lives.
How the Hospital Was Designed
Construction of the hospital began in 1846 and finished in 1853. The architect who designed it was Pierre Gauthier. He created a special layout for the hospital. It has six main buildings that are arranged around a central courtyard. These buildings are connected by walkways with colonnades, which are rows of columns. This design helped with fresh air and light, which was important for health at the time.
Who Helped Fund the Hospital?
A very important person in the hospital's history was Élisa de Lariboisière. She gave a large amount of money to help build the hospital. Because of her generous donation, the hospital was named after her. There is even a special monument on the hospital grounds dedicated to her, created by the artist Carlo Marochetti.
A Teaching Hospital in Paris
Lariboisière Hospital is not just a place where people get medical care. It is also a teaching hospital. This means it is connected to a university, Université Paris Cité. Students who are studying to become doctors, nurses, or other healthcare professionals learn and train here. They get hands-on experience by working with real patients under the guidance of experienced doctors. This helps new medical professionals get ready to help people in the future.
Images for kids
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Lariboisière Hospital, interior courtyard
See also
In Spanish: Hospital Lariboisière para niños
