Princess Alexandra Hospital

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Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) is a tertiary level medical facility located in Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It is one of the largest hospitals in Australia and is administered by Queensland Health.

History[edit]

The hospital was named after Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy, who is a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II. It was officially opened in 1956, replacing the South Brisbane Hospital.

Services[edit]

Princess Alexandra Hospital provides a wide range of medical services. These include emergency medicine, general medicine, surgery, rehabilitation, mental health, oncology, and cardiology. The hospital is also a major teaching hospital for the University of Queensland and other universities in Queensland.

Facilities[edit]

The hospital has over 800 beds and employs over 5,000 staff. It has a 24-hour emergency department, intensive care unit, and a large outpatient clinic. The hospital also has a helipad for emergency air transport.

Research[edit]

Princess Alexandra Hospital is a leading centre for medical research in Australia. It is affiliated with the Translational Research Institute, which conducts research in various fields such as cancer, infectious diseases, and mental health.

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