Virginia Mason Medical Center, hospital in Washington, United States
Virginia Mason Medical Center is a hospital in Seattle with more than 450 physicians and 336 beds, providing a wide range of services to patients. The facility includes specialized departments for cancer care, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, as well as a research institute that studies diseases like diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis.
The hospital was founded in 1920 by three physicians and named after the daughters of two of the founders. Over the decades, it grew significantly and in 2002 began using the Toyota Production System to improve safety and reduce waste in patient care.
The medical center carries the names of the founders' daughters, reflecting its origins in the community. It serves people from different backgrounds and ages, with specialized programs like the Bailey-Boushay House that cares for patients with HIV/AIDS and shows how the hospital meets specific community needs.
The medical center is located in the First Hill area on Ninth Avenue and is easy to reach by car or public transportation. The emergency department usually has shorter wait times than most hospitals in the country, and patients can schedule some appointments online.
In 1985, this medical center became the first hospital in the Pacific Northwest to use a lithotripter device to break up kidney stones without surgery. This early adoption of new technology showed the institution's commitment to improving patient care and outcomes.
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