Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital
Johns Hopkins Medical System
University of Maryland Medical System
Geography
Location Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Organisation
Care system Private, non-profit
Services
Emergency department No
Beds 70
History
Founded 1922
Links
Website http://www.mwph.org
Lists

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital is a 70-bed non-profit children's hospital in Baltimore providing long-term care for children with complex health problems, such as obesity, asthma, or skin problems[1].

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History

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital was founded in 1922 to take care of children with complex health problems[2].

In 2002, the hospital became part of the North Arundel Health Care System in Glen Burnie. That year, they promoted Sheldon Stein to be the hospital's CEO[3].

In 2006, the Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland Medical System jointly took cooperative control of the hospital[4].

Programs operated

The hospital has been recognized for it success in operating a program that helps overweight children keep off their weight[5].

Major contributors

The hospital has recognized Oriole third baseman Melvin Mora and his wife Gisel as major contributors to the organization[6].

External links

References


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