Jewish Hospital (Cincinnati, Ohio)

The Jewish Hospital – Mercy Health is a in Cincinnati, Ohio, is the first Jewish hospital established in the United States.[1]

The Jewish Hospital
Geography
LocationCincinnati, Ohio, United States
Coordinates39.208154°N 84.382459°W / 39.208154; -84.382459
History
Opened1847 (1847)
Links
ListsHospitals in Ohio

Originally named The Jewish Hospital, the organization was established in either 1847[2] or 1850[1][3] in response to a cholera epidemic for treating the affected Jewish population of Cincinnati. It was also a reaction to the fact that at other hospitals Jewish patients were subject to pressure from Christian missionaries seeking deathbed conversions, and also to provide for kosher dietary concerns of observant Jews.[4]

The Jewish Hospital has earned accolades and distinction from various health ranking services, and is a former member of the Health Alliance of Greater Cincinnati, likewise a nationally recognized organization.[5][6]

In 2009, Mercy Health, also in Cincinnati, purchased the hospital for approximately $108 million. Under an agreement with the Jewish Federation of Cincinnati, Mercy Health will maintain the name and symbols of The Jewish Hospital, continue to respect Jewish holidays and traditions, and invest in the hospital's facilities and technology.[7]

References
  1. Hehemann, Emily (2007). "Local Hospitals, National Reach". Cincinnati USA City Guide 2007. Emmis Communications. p. 128. Retrieved 2013-05-06 – via Google Books.
  2. Kenny, Daniel (1875). "Illustrated Cincinnati". Stevens. p. 49. Retrieved 2013-05-19 – via Google Books.
  3. "The Jewish Hospital". Mercy Health. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  4. Jewish | Cincinnati: A City of Immigrants
  5. "About The Jewish Hospital". Jewish Hospital. Retrieved September 2, 2009.
  6. Archived 2011-07-11 at the Wayback Machine Health Alliance in Top 10. Accessed 9-2-2009
  7. "Catholic Healthcare Partners to buy Ohio hospital". Modern Healthcare. 2009-07-08. Retrieved 2020-03-29.

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