Provident Hospital (Baltimore)

Provident Hospital (Baltimore) is a historic medical facility located in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It was established in 1894 by Dr. Nathan Francis Mossell, a prominent African-American physician, to provide medical care and training for Baltimore's African-American community during a time of racial segregation.

History

The hospital was founded in response to the racial discrimination prevalent in the medical field during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. African-American doctors and nurses were often denied admission to medical schools and hospitals. Provident Hospital was established to provide a place where they could receive training and practice medicine.

The hospital was initially located in a small building on Orchard Street, but moved to a larger facility on Division Street in 1895. The new building was designed by architect George Frederick and was the first hospital in the United States to have a nursing school for African-Americans.

Services

Provident Hospital offered a wide range of medical services, including surgery, obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, and internal medicine. It also had a well-equipped laboratory and X-ray department. The hospital was known for its high standards of care and was accredited by the American Medical Association in 1945.

Legacy

Provident Hospital closed in 1986 due to financial difficulties. However, its legacy continues through the work of the many doctors and nurses it trained. The hospital's building on Division Street is now a historic landmark and houses the Baltimore City Health Department.

See also

• List of hospitals in Maryland
• History of hospitals