Princess Margaret Hospital, Nassau
History
Originally, called the Bahamas General Hospital, the cornerstone for the new hospital was laid by Governor Robert Neville in March 1952. The hospital became operational in May 1953, when the first patients were transferred from the old Prospect Hospital. The first baby was born at PMH on 21 May 1953.
The hospital was renamed in 1955 to honour a visit by Princess Margaret, sister of Queen Elizabeth II and at the time third in line to the throne. It was the first hospital to be named in her honour. Princess Margaret visited the hospital on 28 February 1955 during the last stop of her tour of the British West Indies. A ceremony unveiling the new name was held that day.
Operations
The hospital has approximately 405 beds, spread across adult, pediatric, and neonatal units. It also functions as a teaching hospital, supporting the training of healthcare professionals in the country.
References
- ^ Munnings Jr., Harold Alexander (30 December 2009). Princess Margaret Hospital: The Story of a Bahamian Institution. Xlibris. ISBN 978-1441578297.
- ^ Colonial Office (1955). Report on the Bahamas for the Years 1952 and 1953. HM Stationery Office, London. p. 25. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
During 1953 the new Bahamas General Hospital was completed providing accommodation for 210 beds (including cots) at a cost of £332,000. In addition £50,000 was spent by Government for equipment and furnishings, and private donations for specialised equipment amounted to £6,000.
- ^ Reeves, H E Sigismund (12 March 1955). "The Editor's Notebook: Visiting Nassau". The Miami Times. p. 4. Retrieved 25 December 2024.
- ^ "The Princess Margaret Hospital PMH - Nassau - Nassau / Paradise Island, Bahamas". www.bahamaslocal.com. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
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