Jackson Hospital to celebrate 70 years
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - One of the largest hospitals in Alabama, Jackson Hospital, is celebrating 70 years on Tuesday. The City of Montgomery will offer a a proclamation honoring this significant milestone.
In 1946, Jackson Hospital opened with 37 patient beds and five attending physicians. In the past 70 years, the Jackson Hospital campus has grown to include a 14-city block area and is now licensed for 344 beds. In the past year alone the hospital admitted some 13,000 patients, treated another 47,000 in the emergency department, saw more than 87,000 for outpatient needs and completed more than 23,000 surgeries.
"This is made possible by a team of nearly 1500 employees, 100 volunteers and more than 350 physicians all committed to providing outstanding care for the patients of our community," says CEO Joe Riley. "We are proud of our history and the continued growth in healthcare services we provide to the River Region."
Jackson Hospital is nationally recognized for the excellence in care it has traditionally provided to all who use its services. Jackson has earned the Gold Seal of Certification from the Joint Commission for spine surgery, heart attack care and stroke care.
Jackson Hospital is the first hospital in Alabama to be certified for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) repair. Jackson has also earned the Blue Cross Blue Shield Distinction Center for Maternity Care, Knee and Hip Replacement and Spine Surgery. Also celebrating a significant anniversary, The Jackson Clinic will be recognized for 10 years of service as the River Region's largest and most comprehensive primary and specialty care physician group with 35 providers and 11 specialties, with locations in Montgomery, Pike Road, and Prattville.
Patrick Ryan, MD, chairman of the Jackson Hospital board of trustees remarked, "Coupled with the latest technology and facilities, we remain true to our mission of providing the River Region with superior healthcare in a safe, compassionate environment."
In celebration of 70 years, a picnic for employees, physicians, volunteers, and retirees is scheduled for Friday, October 7 outside at the end of Pine Street.
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(Source: Jackson Hospital)
