Prince Henry Hospital, Sydney

Prince Henry Hospital, Sydney is a former hospital located in the suburb of Little Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. The hospital was operational from 1881 to 2003 and was a teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales.

History

The Prince Henry Hospital was originally established as a smallpox hospital in 1881. It was later renamed the Coast Hospital in 1882, and finally became the Prince Henry Hospital in 1934, in honour of Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester. The hospital was primarily used for infectious diseases treatment and research.

Facilities

The hospital was equipped with various facilities including a nursing school, research laboratories, and a medical library. It also had a helipad for emergency services.

Closure and Legacy

The hospital was closed in 2003 due to a government decision to consolidate health services. The site has since been redeveloped into a residential area, but the original hospital buildings have been preserved as heritage sites. The Prince Henry Hospital Trained Nurses Association continues to maintain the history and legacy of the hospital.

See Also

• List of hospitals in Australia
• Healthcare in Australia
• History of smallpox

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