Peterlee Community Hospital

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Peterlee Community Hospital is a healthcare facility located in Peterlee, a small town in County Durham, England. The hospital is part of the National Health Service (NHS), the publicly funded healthcare system in the United Kingdom.

History[edit | edit source]

Peterlee Community Hospital was established in the mid-20th century, during a period of significant expansion in the NHS. The hospital was designed to serve the healthcare needs of the local community in Peterlee and the surrounding areas.

Services[edit | edit source]

The hospital provides a range of healthcare services, including general medical care, surgery, physiotherapy, and radiology. It also offers specialist services such as cardiology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics.

Facilities[edit | edit source]

Peterlee Community Hospital is equipped with modern medical facilities to provide comprehensive healthcare services. The hospital has an emergency department for urgent care, operating theaters for surgical procedures, and inpatient wards for patients requiring hospitalization.

Staff[edit | edit source]

The hospital is staffed by a team of healthcare professionals including general practitioners, nurses, surgeons, and radiologists. The staff is committed to providing high-quality care to all patients.

Community Involvement[edit | edit source]

Peterlee Community Hospital plays a vital role in the local community. The hospital not only provides healthcare services but also participates in community outreach programs and health education initiatives.

See Also[edit | edit source]

Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD