Baptist Medical Center
The hospital is rated with 3 out of 5 stars according to the 5-star overall rating system developed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services; it is reported that 620 medical professionals are affiliated with the hospital.
History
The hospital was founded in 1903 and is one of the oldest hospitals in San Antonio. The hospital is a provider of cardiovascular, orthopedic, and endocrine care. U.S. News & World Report ranked Baptist Medical Center as 22nd best hospital in Texas and second best in San Antonio.
Baptist Medical Center has the busiest emergency room in San Antonio with over 3,600 patients per month. In 2018, the hospital spent more than $8.5 million to renovated the first floor including the emergency room.
Doctors at Baptist Medical Center warned shoppers of the health hazard of holiday shopping, stating it "can lead to hypertension, stroke, cardiovascular disease, and even ulcers".
References
- ^ "BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER in SAN ANTONIO, TX: Reviews, Ratings, Surveys, Comparisons, Find a Doctor, etc".
- ^ Garcia, Laura (July 22, 2019). "New CEO to oversee upgrades at Baptist Medical Center". ExpressNews.com. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
- ^ Levin, Nancy (January 8, 2019). "11 Largest Hospitals in the United States". Largest.org. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
Baptist Medical Center
- ^ "Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, TX - Rankings, Ratings & Photos". health.usnews.com. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
- ^ Antonio, SBG San (April 18, 2018). "It's 'demo' day at the Baptist Medical Center Downtown". WOAI. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
- ^ Duran, Sarah (November 28, 2019). "Holiday Shopping, Planning Associated with Several Health Risks". spectrumlocalnews.com. Retrieved December 16, 2019.
