Shouldice Hernia Centre

Shouldice Hospital
Geography
Location	7750 Bayview Avenue, Thornhill, Ontario, Canada
Coordinates
Organization
Care system	Publicly funded, privately administered; Ontario Health Insurance Plan
Type	Specialist
Services
Standards	Ministry of Health; Private Hospitals Act
Emergency department	No
Beds	89
Speciality	Hernia repair
History
Opened	1945
Links
Website	shouldice.com
Lists	Hospitals in Canada

Shouldice Hospital (formerly Shouldice Hernia Centre) is a private hospital located at 7750 Bayview Avenue in Thornhill, Ontario, Canada. The hospital specializes in hernia care and was founded in 1945 by Dr. Earle Shouldice. Despite private hospitals not being allowed under Ontario's Private Hospitals Act, Shouldice Hospital is one of the seven private hospitals in the province that were grandfathered under the Act. The hospital is partially publicly funded and operates within the public health care system.

History

Shouldice Hospital was established in 1945 by Dr. Earle Shouldice. It is one of the few private hospitals in Ontario that were allowed to continue operating under the Private Hospitals Act. The hospital has been family-run since its inception and is known for its expertise in hernia care.

Work

Shouldice Hospital is a private hospital that operates within the publicly funded health care system in Ontario. It specializes in hernia repair and uses a natural tissue, tension-free technique developed during World War II. The hospital has gained recognition for its high-quality service and has been a subject of study for other medical institutions, including Harvard University.