Hospital Santo Tomas, Public hospital in Panama City, Panama.
Hospital Santo Tomas is a public medical facility in Panama City with more than 600 beds across specialized departments. The institution provides emergency care, blood banking services, clinical laboratory work, and dedicated maternal and internal medicine units.
The facility originated in 1702 when Bishop Juan de Argüeyes established a hospice to serve Panama City's population. It has since grown into a modern medical institution serving the broader urban area.
The hospital holds status as a national monument, reflecting Panama's commitment to preserving its medical heritage. The buildings and gardens display architectural evolution across centuries of the nation's development.
The facility operates around-the-clock emergency services with specialized departments for various medical needs. Visitors should expect wait times during peak hours and note its downtown Panama City location.
The hospital runs an in vitro fertilization program specifically designed for lower-income couples. This program operates through partnership with Instituto Conmemorativo Gorgas.
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