St. Elizabeth Health Services facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Elizabeth Health Services |
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| Saint Alphonsus Health System | |
 Location in Oregon
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| Geography | |
| Location | Baker City, Oregon, United States |
| Coordinates | 44°47′42″N 117°50′49″W / 44.795°N 117.847°W |
| Organization | |
| Care system | Private |
| Hospital type | Community |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Level IV |
| Helipad | (FAA LID: 93OR) |
| Beds | 126 |
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| Founded | August 24, 1897 |
St. Elizabeth Health Services is a private hospital located in Baker City, Oregon, in the United States. It is part of the Catholic healthcare system. The hospital first opened its doors on August 24, 1897, and was known as St. Elizabeth Hospital. A larger building with 115 beds was built in 1912. The hospital moved to its current spot on Pocahontas Road in April 1969.
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The Hospital's History
The St. Elizabeth Hospital first opened on August 24, 1897. It was started by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. This was done at the request of Archbishop William H. Gross. Only three sisters ran the hospital at the start. It was located in the former St. Francis Academy building.
One important group that St. Elizabeth Hospital helped was the local gold miners. The hospital offered a special kind of health insurance to them. Miners paid one dollar each month. In return, they received all the healthcare services they needed. This made St. Elizabeth Hospital one of the first groups to offer this type of health plan in the country.
In 1912, work began on a new, bigger hospital building. This new facility had 115 beds and was finished in 1915. During the 1918 Spanish flu epidemic, many people with the flu were treated at the hospital. The sisters also went to people's homes to care for them.
Old St. Elizabeth Hospital Building: A Historic Landmark
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St. Elizabeth Hospital (Old)
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| Location | 2365 Fourth St., Baker, Oregon |
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| Area | 1.5 acres (0.6 ha) |
| Built | 1915 |
| Architect | White, Michael P.; et al. |
| Architectural style | Tudor Revival, Other, Jacobethan Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 89000047 |
| Added to NRHP | February 21, 1989 |
The old St. Elizabeth Hospital building was built in 1912. It is known for its Tudor Revival style. This building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 21, 1987. This list recognizes important historical places in the United States.
After the new hospital opened in 1969, the old building became a nursing home. It served as a nursing home until 1987. A new nursing home was then built next to the newer hospital. Today, the old hospital building is used as condominiums and vacation rentals.
Part of a Bigger Healthcare Family
St. Elizabeth Health Services used to be run by Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) until April 1, 2010. After that, it became part of Trinity Health. It also joined the Saint Alphonsus Health System. Soon after, its name officially changed to Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Baker City.
Other hospitals in the Saint Alphonsus Health System include:
- Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Ontario (which was once Holy Rosary Medical Center)
- Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - Nampa (which was once Mercy Medical Center)
- Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho
The only other CHI hospitals in Oregon are Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg and St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton.
Hospital Heliport
St. Elizabeth Hospital has its own private heliport. A heliport is a small area where helicopters can land and take off. This heliport is 42 feet (about 13 meters) long. It is used for medical transport, like bringing patients quickly to the hospital or transferring them to other facilities. Its official code is 93OR.
See also
- Saint Francis de Sales Cathedral
- List of hospitals in Oregon
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland
