Mary Washington Hospital Explained

Mary Washington Hospital
Coordinates:
Location:Fredericksburg
State:Virginia
Country:US
Beds:451

Mary Washington Hospital is a 451-bed, full-service hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia. It is one of seven level II trauma centers in Virginia and was ranked 6th best in the state by U.S. News & World Report.

History

In 1942 the hospital was evacuated during a flood of the Rappahanock River.[1]

In 1978 it was investigated for violating the Hill Burton Act.[2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Sections Of Washington Menaced By Rising Water . The Coast Guard was requested to send boats to help evacuation and assist in getting patients to and from Mary Washington hospital. ... . . October 17, 1942 . 2011-04-14 .
  2. News: Hospital's Charity Policies Under Fire . Mary Washington Hospital, which in the past year has written off some $860000 in bad debts and provided about 268000 in charitable care for patients who ... . . December 21, 1978 . 2011-04-14 .