Johns Hopkins Hospital

Johns Hopkins Hospital is a world-renowned hospital and medical research facility located in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1889, it is considered one of the greatest hospitals in the world and has been ranked number one in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 22 years of the survey's 29-year history.

History[edit | edit source]

The hospital was founded by Johns Hopkins, a Baltimore businessman who left his wealth to fund a hospital and university. The hospital opened in 1889, four years after his death. The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine was established in 1893. The hospital and the school of medicine have been intertwined from the beginning, with the aim of combining research, teaching, and patient care.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

Johns Hopkins Hospital is a large complex with over 20 buildings. It includes the Johns Hopkins Children's Center, the Johns Hopkins Comprehensive Transplant Center, and the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. The hospital has 1,091 beds and over 1,700 full-time doctors.

Research and Achievements[edit | edit source]

Johns Hopkins Hospital has been a pioneer in many medical fields. It was the first to develop renal dialysis and the cardiac defibrillator. The hospital is also known for its groundbreaking work in genetic research, neurosurgery, and child psychiatry.

Notable Staff[edit | edit source]

Many notable medical professionals have been associated with Johns Hopkins Hospital, including William Osler, one of the "founding fathers" of modern medicine, and Vivien Thomas, a surgical technician who developed procedures used to treat blue baby syndrome.