University of Pennsylvania Health System
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The University of Pennsylvania Health System is a diverse research and clinical care organization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1993, it currently operates under the direction and auspices of Penn Medicine, a division of the University of Pennsylvania. Three hospitals, two regional medical centers, and a multitude of clinical care providers in the greater Philadelphia area constitute the Penn Health System. The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, also under the auspices of Penn Medicine, works closely with the hospitals and practices.
[edit] Major facilities
| Facility | Location | # of hospital beds | # of physicians | Notes |
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| Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania | University City, Philadelphia | 695 | 1,595 | First teaching hospital in the country. |
| Pennsylvania Hospital | Center City, Philadelphia | 515 | 888 | First hospital in the country. |
| Penn Presbyterian Medical Center | University City, Philadelphia | 317 | 832 | Has long term care and nursing home facilities. |
| Penn Medicine at Rittenhouse | Southwest Center City, Philadelphia | 96 | Comprehensive rehabilitation center. | |
| Penn Medicine at Radnor | Radnor Township, Pennsylvania | 0 | Comprehensive primary and specialized outpatient care. | |
| Penn Medicine at Cherry Hill | Cherry Hill, New Jersey | 0 | Large multi-specialty outpatient facilty. |
Phoenixville Hospital in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, was recently divested.
[edit] External links
- University of Pennsylvania Health System
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