Aultman Hospital Explained

Aultman Hospital
Location:2600 6th St SW, Canton
State:Ohio
Country:US
Affiliation:Northeast Ohio Medical University
Emergency:Level II Trauma Center
Beds:1032
Opened:January 17, 1892

Aultman Hospital is a non-profit hospital located in Canton, Ohio, United States. It is the largest hospital and the largest employer, with over 5000 employees, in Stark County.

In January 1890, Mrs. Elizabeth Harter, daughter of Cornelius Aultman, purchased of land in the southwest end of Canton. The hospital opened on January 17, 1892.

In 1925, the Harter Building was constructed, adding 100 beds to the 40-room hospital. The McKinley Building opened in 1944, expanding the facility by another 106 beds. Three years later, another 117 beds were added by the opening of the Harter Annex. In 1954, the Main Building and the Morrow House were completed. The Main Building replaced the hospital's original structure and included 139 additional beds. Currently, the hospital boasts 1032 beds and 530 active physicians in 43 specialties. Aultman runs a Preferred Provider Organization, AultCare.[1]

Awards

Aultman Hospital has been the recipient of several awards, including:

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.aultman.org/Aultman-Hospital-Information/aboutus/healthplans.aspx Aultman Health Plans