Mount Nittany Medical Center

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.

Mount Nittany Medical Center
Geography
LocationState College, Pennsylvania, United States
Coordinates40.81900°N 77.84251°W / 40.81900; -77.84251
Organization
FundingNon-profit hospital
Services
Emergency departmentYes
Beds260
History
OpenedJuly 8, 1902 as Bellefonte Hospital
Links
Websitehttp://www.mountnittany.org
ListsHospitals in Pennsylvania

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 opened in 2019 and includes updated cardiac catheterization lab and electrophysiology lab spaces, complete with new imaging and monitoring technology.[1]

Cancer research

The hospital is a founding member of the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute (PSHCI).

Facts
  • Beds: 260
  • Services: Acute care inpatient and outpatient medical/surgical services
  • Opened: July 8, 1902
  • Number of specialties and subspecialties: 60
  • Employees: 2,200 (skilled healthcare professionals and support staff)

Address

1800 East Park Avenue, State College, Pennsylvania 16803-6797

References
  1. "Mount Nittany unveils enhanced cardio pavillion". Centre Daily Times. August 29, 2019.



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