Ellis Island Hospital, Former public health hospital in Ellis Island, United States.
The hospital complex includes multiple buildings with wards, operating rooms, and a separate contagious disease pavilion spread across Ellis Island's south side.
The Marine Hospital Service operated this medical facility from 1902 to 1951, examining and treating immigrants arriving through New York Harbor.
Medical staff at Ellis Island Hospital processed thousands of immigrants daily, determining their health status for entry into the United States.
Save Ellis Island Foundation currently offers 90-minute guided tours through selected sections of the hospital buildings on the south side.
The hospital complex utilized advanced medical technologies of its time, including fluoroscopy and x-ray machines to screen incoming patients.
Location: Jersey City
Inception: 1900
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Part of: Statue of Liberty National Monument
GPS coordinates: 40.69956,-74.03958
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:49
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