Saint Thomas - West Hospital
Saint Thomas - West Hospital is a healthcare facility located in Nashville, Tennessee. It is part of the Ascension Health system, the largest non-profit health system in the United States and the world's largest Catholic health system.
History[edit | edit source]
The hospital was founded in 1898 by the Daughters of Charity and was originally known as Saint Thomas Hospital. It was renamed Saint Thomas - West Hospital in 2004 when it became part of the Ascension Health system.
Services[edit | edit source]
Saint Thomas - West Hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, and neurology. It also has a Level II Trauma Center and a Stroke Center certified by The Joint Commission.
Facilities[edit | edit source]
The hospital has 541 beds and a medical staff of more than 1,500 physicians. It also has a helipad for air ambulance services.
Recognition[edit | edit source]
Saint Thomas - West Hospital has been recognized for its high-quality care by several organizations. It has received the Healthgrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.
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