When did Altoona Hospital become UPMC?
2004
The 2004 merger between Altoona Hospital and Bon Secours resulted in a two hospital campus system that included more than 20 affiliated companies.
When did Bon Secours in Altoona close?
2012. After significant expansion and modernization, Altoona Regional is able to consolidate services at the Altoona Hospital Campus and close the former Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital.
What are the four divisions of UPMC?
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
| Type | Private (not-for-profit) |
|---|---|
| Number of employees | 92,000 (2021) |
| Parent | UPMC Health System |
| Divisions | Health Services Insurance Services UPMC International UPMC Enterprises |
| Website | upmc.com |
Is UPMC Altoona a Level 1 trauma center?
UPMC Altoona is a fully accredited Level II Trauma Center that serves nearly one million people in central Pennsylvania. Our full-time trauma team is ready 24/7 to assure lifesaving care is on hand within minutes of an injured patient’s arrival.
When did the Altoona Hospital School of Nursing Open?
The Altoona Hospital School of Nursing admits its first students. A newly constructed nurses’ residence opens the next year. The first class graduates in 1907. Mountain City Hospital opens in a converted house that was the home of the McCaulley family in the area of 8th Avenue and 25th Street. It is purchased for $10,000.
How many beds does Altoona Hospital have?
A third story is added to the main building of the hospital, along with a new ward at its west end with 14 beds. The Altoona Hospital School of Nursing admits its first students. A newly constructed nurses’ residence opens the next year. The first class graduates in 1907.
Why Altoona Regional Health System?
Altoona Regional Health System is formed by the merger of Bon Secours-Holy Family Hospital and Altoona Hospital. System leaders promise to strengthen clinical services, improve medical quality, purchase leading-edge medical technology, enhance facilities and strengthen financial standing.
What are some interesting facts about Altoona?
A horse-drawn ambulance begins service to Altoona Hospital. Altoona Hospital opens its first ward for female patients. A third story is added to the main building of the hospital, along with a new ward at its west end with 14 beds. The Altoona Hospital School of Nursing admits its first students.