Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton |
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| San Diego County, California, U.S. | |
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton in 2015
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 Location in San Diego County, California
Shown within San Diego County, California
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| Coordinates | 33°13′17″N 117°23′23″W / 33.221464°N 117.389770°W |
| Type | Military Naval Hospital |
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| Controlled by | US Navy |
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| Built | September 1943 |
| In use | September 1943 – present |
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton is a big hospital for the U.S. Navy. It is located in Oceanside, California. This hospital is part of the United States' system for military health. It sits on Camp Pendleton in San Diego County.
The hospital building you see today is very large. It has four stories and opened on January 31, 2014. This new building was finished with help from a special government plan. Construction started on December 2, 2010, and was completed by October 17, 2013.
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What the Hospital Does
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton helps many people. It has 150 beds for patients. There is also a large emergency center with 26 beds. The hospital has nine operating rooms for surgeries. It also has six rooms for imaging, like X-rays. There is even a special unit for new babies.
Who Gets Care Here?
This hospital provides medical care for several groups. It helps military members who are currently serving. It also cares for veterans, who are people who served in the military before. Their families can also get medical care here.
Cool Features of the Building
The hospital building has some interesting features. For example, its parking area has a large solar energy system. This system uses the sun's power to help run the hospital.
History of the Hospital
The first Navy hospital in this area opened a long time ago. It was called U.S. Naval Hospital, Santa Margarita, California. It started in 1943. This was during World War II. The hospital was built to care for soldiers who were sick or hurt.
Early Days and Growth
The first buildings were made quickly. They were temporary wooden structures. The hospital started on 252 acres of land. It grew fast during the war. By 1945, it had expanded to hold 1,584 beds.
Name Changes and Rebuilding
In 1950, the hospital's name changed. It became Naval Hospital Camp Joseph H. Pendleton. Over the years, its name changed a few more times. After World War II, the hospital became smaller. It was also rebuilt two times over the years.
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Temporary wood-frame buildings at the original hospital in 1943.
