Gorgas Hospital, Former military hospital in Ancón, Panama.
The concrete structure of Gorgas Hospital stands on Ancon Hill, featuring architectural elements from its 1915 reconstruction by Samuel Hitt.
The facility opened in 1882 as L'Hospital Notre Dame de Canal under French management before becoming an American hospital during Panama Canal construction.
The medical center transformed Panama's healthcare landscape through innovations in treating tropical diseases and implementing effective sanitation measures.
Located at coordinates 8.959909, -79.545573, the building now houses the Instituto Oncologico Nacional within Panama's health services system.
The hospital served as a triage center during Operation Just Cause in 1989, providing medical care while under direct fire.
Location: Ancón
Location: Panamá Province
Inception: 1882
GPS coordinates: 8.95991,-79.54557
Latest update: May 13, 2025 00:40
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