Cornwall Regional Hospital Explained

Cornwall Regional Hospital
Org/Group:Western Regional Health Authority
Location:Mount Salem
Region:Montego Bay
Country:Jamaica
Coordinates:18.4697°N -77.91°W
Funding:Public
Type:District general
Standards:Type "A"
Emergency:Yes, Accident & Emergency (A&E)
Beds:400
Opened:1974
Website:http://cornwallregionalhospital.com/

Cornwall Regional Hospital is a public hospital in Montego Bay, Jamaica, located in the Mount Salem district. It is the main hospital in western Jamaica. The hospital is operated by the Western Regional Health Authority on behalf of the Ministry of Health, Jamaica.[1]

History

The hospital was designed by The Architects Collaborative (TAC) of Cambridge, Massachusetts.[2] Construction of Cornwall Regional Hospital was completed in 1972, but the hospital was not opened to the public until May 10, 1974.[3] Cornwall Regional Hospital serves approximately 18,000 outpatients and 73,000 emergency room visits per year.[4] The hospital was named after Cornwall County, Jamaica, in which it is located.

Services

The services offered by the hospital include:[1]

Awards

Notable people

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Western Regional Health Authority. Aug 16, 2020.
  2. News: Jamaica Gleaner, May 15, 2018. Aug 16, 2020.
  3. Web site: Jamaica Gleaner, May 10, 1974. Aug 16, 2020.
  4. Web site: Ministry of Health, Annual Report 2017. May 5, 2017. Aug 16, 2020.
  5. Web site: Jamaica Information Service, 2013. Aug 16, 2020.