Westchester Square Medical Center facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Westchester Square Medical Center |
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| Montefiore Health System | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | Westchester Square, The Bronx, New York, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°50′27″N 73°50′54″W / 40.84083°N 73.84833°W |
| Organization | |
| Care system | Private |
| Funding | Non-profit hospital |
| Hospital type | General |
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| Emergency department | Yes |
| History | |
| Closed | 2013 (as Westchester Square Hospital) |
Westchester Square Medical Center is a healthcare building in Westchester Square, a neighborhood in The Bronx, New York. It first opened in 1930 as Westchester Square Hospital. This hospital closed its doors in 2013. Today, the building is used by Montefiore Medical Center. It has an emergency room, operating rooms, and many offices.
History of the Medical Center
The building that is now Westchester Square Medical Center has a long history. It started as Westchester Square Hospital in 1930.
Changes Over Time
The government tried to close Westchester Square Hospital two times, once in 2006 and again in 2009. Both times, the hospital managed to stay open.
However, in 2013, Westchester Square Hospital finally closed. After it closed, Montefiore Medical Center took over the building. They changed it into a special center for "ambulatory care." This means people can visit for medical help without needing to stay overnight.
Services Offered
Even before it became Westchester Square Medical Center, the hospital offered many services. These included general medical and surgical care. They also had services for new mothers and babies.
After Montefiore took over in 2013, the building was renamed. It became known as the Westchester Square Campus-Montefiore Medical Center.
