Manatee Memorial Hospital Explained

Manatee Memorial Hospital
Org/Group:Universal Health Services
Location:206 Second Street East
Region:Bradenton
State:Florida
Country:US
Coordinates:27.4969°N -82.5622°W[1]
Healthcare:Private
Funding:For-profit
Type:General
Standards:Joint Commission
Emergency:Yes
Beds:319

Manatee Memorial Hospital (MMH) is a private 319-bed health care facility located in Bradenton, Florida.[2]

History

Manatee Memorial Hospital was first proposed in 1939 by the Bradenton Women's Club and other prominent members of the community. Its construction was delayed with the United States' entry into World War II with initial fundraising beginning in 1947.[3] The hospital would open as Manatee Veterans Memorial Hospital on February 23, 1953, with a capacity of 100 beds.[4] The hospital was renamed to its current name on July 1, 1963, to prevent people confusing the hospital as a Veterans Administration facility due to "Veterans" in its name.[5]

Notes and References

  1. retired. October 19, 1979. January 23, 2019.
  2. Web site: About the Hospital . Manatee Memorial Hospital . January 23, 2019.
  3. Web site: Manatee Memorial Hospital Aerial. 2020-08-02. cdm16681.contentdm.oclc.org. en.
  4. Web site: A history of Manatee Memorial Hospital, from concept to community asset . . Dilallo . Kevin . May 10, 2018 . January 23, 2019.
  5. Web site: A history of Manatee Memorial Hospital, from concept to community asset . The Bradenton Herald . Dilallo . Kevin . June 1, 2018 . January 23, 2019.