Misericordia Hospital facts for kids

Montefiore Wakefield Hospital is a large medical center located in The Bronx, New York City. It is part of the Montefiore Health System. This hospital is a not-for-profit teaching hospital. This means it helps train new doctors and other medical staff.

History of the Hospital

The hospital has a long history, starting over a century ago. Its original name was Misericordia Hospital. The word misericordia comes from Latin and means mercy.

Early Beginnings in Staten Island

The hospital first opened in 1887 on Staten Island. It was started by six Roman Catholic Sisters of Misericorde. They began with very little money, opening the hospital in an old house.

Moving to Manhattan

In 1889, the hospital moved from Staten Island to Manhattan. It was located at 531 East 86th Street in the Yorkville, Manhattan neighborhood.

Misericordia Hospital at 86th Street in Manhattan.

Building in The Bronx

The hospital moved to its current location in The Bronx in 1958. In 1955, the hospital announced plans to build a new, modern medical center. This new center would cover three city blocks. The old building in Manhattan was sold to make way for a new apartment building.

Changes in Name

Over the years, the hospital's name changed several times:

• In 1985, it was renamed Our Lady of Mercy Hospital. It was also known as Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center.
• In 2008, Montefiore Medical Center took over the hospital.
• It was first renamed Montefiore's North Division.
• Later, it became known as the Wakefield Division of Montefiore.

Hospital Affiliations

Hospitals sometimes work together through "affiliation agreements." This means they share resources or staff.

• In 1963, Misericordia Hospital began working with Fordham Hospital. Misericordia provided medical staff to Fordham.
• In 1976, Misericordia also started an affiliation with Lincoln Hospital.

See also

• List of hospitals in the Bronx

Images for kids

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  Misericordia Hospital, in The Bronx