Mount Nittany Medical Center
| Mount Nittany Medical Center | |
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| Geography | |
| Location | State College, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°49′08″N 77°50′33″W / 40.81900°N 77.84251°WCoordinates: 40°49′08″N 77°50′33″W / 40.81900°N 77.84251°W |
| Organization | |
| Funding | Non-profit hospital |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Beds | 260 |
| History | |
| Founded | July 8, 1902 as Bellefonte Hospital |
| Links | |
| Website | http://www.mountnittany.org |
| Lists | Hospitals in Pennsylvania |
The Mount Nittany Medical Center is a hospital in State College, Pennsylvania. It is an acute-care facility offering emergency, medical, surgical, diagnostic and community services. The hospital is located adjacent to the Pennsylvania State University main campus near Beaver Stadium, with a view of Mount Nittany to the southeast.
History
The hospital opened at its current location in 1972 as Centre Community Hospital. In 2003, the name was changed to Mount Nittany Medical Center. Over the years, the facility has gone through several renovations and expansions. Some of the notable recent expansions include the addition of a new 52,000 square foot state-of-the-art east wing in 2010 and a brand new comprehensive Cancer Center in 2012. A new 26,000 square foot cardiovascular pavilion is slated to open at the hospital in 2019.[1]
Cancer Research
The hospital is a founding member of the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute (PSHCI).
Facts
- Number of beds: 260
- Services provided: Acute care inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services
- Officially Started: July 8, 1902
- Number of Specialties/Subspecialties: 60
- Number of Employees: 2,200 (skilled healthcare professionals and support staff)
Address
1800 East Park Avenue, State College, PA 16803-6797
References
- ↑ "Mount Nittany Medical Center is expanding. Here's what's being built". Centre Daily Times. August 10, 2018.