Far Eastern Memorial Hospital Explained

Far Eastern Memorial Hospital
亞東紀念醫院
Coordinates:24.9972°N 121.4531°W
Location:Banqiao, New Taipei, Taiwan
Healthcare:Private
Funding:For-profit
Type:District General, Teaching
Affiliation:Asia Eastern University of Science and Technology
Emergency:Yes
Beds:1567
Opened:1 April 1981

The Far Eastern Memorial Hospital (FEMH;) is a large for-profit teaching hospital in Banqiao District, New Taipei, Taiwan.

History

The hospital was established on 1 April 1981. In 1985, the hospital became a secondary teaching hospital after it was accredited by the Ministry of Education. In 1988, it became a district hospital. In 1991, it became a district and teaching hospital. In 2000, it became a district and class II teaching hospital. In 2009, it was accredited to be a medical center.[1]

On 17 May 2021, the hospital reported 7 new domestic COVID-19 cases.[2]

Transportation

The hospital is accessible from Far Eastern Hospital Station of Taipei Metro.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History. Far Eastern Memorial Hospital. 17 May 2021.
  2. News: Wang. Hong-kuo. Kao. Evelyn. 17 May 2021. CORONAVIRUS/New Taipei hospital reports 7 local COVID-19 cases. Focus Taiwan. 17 May 2021.