Cooper Green Mercy Hospital

Cooper Green Mercy Hospital is a public hospital located in Birmingham, Alabama, United States. It is the only hospital in the Jefferson County that provides medical services to the indigent population.

History

Cooper Green Mercy Hospital was established in 1972. It was named after Dr. Cooper Green, a prominent local physician who was dedicated to providing medical care to the underserved population of Jefferson County.

Services

The hospital offers a wide range of medical services including emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery, radiology, pathology, and pharmacy services. It also provides specialized services such as cardiology, gastroenterology, nephrology, pulmonology, and rheumatology.

Facilities

The hospital has a 319-bed capacity with facilities for intensive care, surgical, medical, pediatric, and obstetric patients. It also has a 24-hour emergency department and an outpatient clinic.

Community Involvement

Cooper Green Mercy Hospital is actively involved in the community. It conducts regular health fairs and health education programs to promote preventive healthcare and health awareness among the local population.

Challenges

Like many public hospitals, Cooper Green Mercy Hospital faces several challenges including financial constraints, staff shortage, and overcrowding. Despite these challenges, the hospital remains committed to its mission of providing quality healthcare to the indigent population of Jefferson County.

See Also

• Public hospital
• Indigent care
• Healthcare in the United States