What is Jewish Hospital?
Located in the heart of the downtown medical campus, Jewish Hospital is a 462-bed, internationally renowned, comprehensive, quaternary medical center that is developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services including heart care, neurosciences, orthopedics and surgical care.
Why choose UofL health – Jewish Hospital?
UofL Health – Jewish Hospital has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain ̶ MI Registry Gold Performance Achievement Award for 2021 and is one of only 60 hospitals in the nation to receive the honor. New discoveries, treatments and technology are happening every day right here at UofL Health.
What is Jewish Hospital in Kentucky famous for?
Noted for numerous medical firsts in Kentucky, the nation and the world, Jewish Hospital is the site of the nation's first four-hand transplants, first kidney transplant in 1964, the first open-heart surgery in 1965, the first heart transplant in 1984, and the first-hand transplant in 1999.
Who bought Jewish Hospital Louisville Ky?
As part of the deal it announced with KentuckyOne in August, U of L agreed to pay about $10 million to acquire Jewish Hospital and other local facilities. Part of its plan to finance this massive undertaking involves securing a roughly $50 million loan from Kentucky's state government.
How many beds at Jewish Hospital Louisville?
462-bedLocated in the heart of the downtown medical campus, Jewish Hospital is a 462-bed, internationally renowned, comprehensive, quaternary medical center that is developing leading-edge advancements in a vast number of specialties and services including heart care, neurosciences, orthopedics and surgical care.
What is the largest hospital in Louisville Ky?
Norton HospitalLouisville's Largest HospitalsRankNameNumber of licensed beds1Norton Hospital6052Baptist Health Louisville5193Jewish Hospital462View This ListNov 19, 2018
Is University of Louisville Hospital a Level 1 trauma center?
A medical transport helicopter takes off from University of Louisville Hospital. UofL Hospital has been re-verified as a Level I Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons, recognizing the hospital's dedication to providing the highest quality of trauma care for all injured patients.
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Greg Brislin, MS, works for UofL Health as a chest pain coordinator at UofL Health – Jewish Hospital. In this role, he oversees the STEMI process and ensures quality measures are taken in treating patients with heart problems.
The Academic Difference
Through our affiliation with University of Louisville School of Medicine, we are developing future technologies, better processes and more advanced treatments. This means that UofL Health is taking education, research and innovation into our hospital, clinics and practices.
About Our Hospital
Kindred Hospital Louisville at Jewish Hospital is a 30-bed long-term acute care hospital, with all private rooms, set within Jewish Hospital. We offer the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period.
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Kindred Hospital Louisville at Jewish Hospital is excited to offer this virtual tour of our building.
Types of Care
When you are referred to one of our hospitals, our team of skilled professionals will provide specialized care to address all of your complex medical needs. Your physician-led care team will visit daily to review and assess your condition so you can recover to the fullest extent possible.
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