Candler Hospital (Savannah)

Candler Hospital is a hospital located in Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is the second oldest continuously operating hospital in the United States, having been established in 1804. The hospital is currently part of the St. Joseph's/Candler health system.

History

Candler Hospital was originally established as a seaman's hospital in 1804. The hospital was named after Bishop Warren Akin Candler, who was a prominent figure in the Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The hospital was moved to its current location on Drayton Street in 1808.

In 1960, Candler Hospital merged with St. Joseph's Hospital to form the St. Joseph's/Candler health system. The merger was part of a larger trend of hospital consolidations in the United States during the late 20th century.

Facilities

Candler Hospital is a 384-bed facility that provides a range of medical services. The hospital's specialties include cardiology, oncology, neuroscience, and orthopedics. The hospital also has a Level II trauma center and a neonatal intensive care unit.

Notable people

Several notable individuals have been associated with Candler Hospital. These include Florence Martus, also known as the "Waving Girl of Savannah," who was a patient at the hospital in the early 20th century.

See also

• Healthcare in Georgia
• List of hospitals in Georgia