Nantucket Cottage Hospital Explained

Nantucket Cottage Hospital
Org/Group:Mass General Brigham
Region:Nantucket
State:Massachusetts
Country:US
Coordinates:41.2752°N -70.1011°W
Funding:Non-profit
Type:Community
Standards:Joint Commission
Emergency:Yes
H1-Number:H1
H1-Length-F:44
H1-Length-M:13
H1-Surface:Concrete
Publictransit:NRTA Mid-Island Loop
Opened:1911

Nantucket Cottage Hospital is a not-for-profit regional medical center located in Nantucket, Massachusetts and is the only hospital on the island. Founded in 1911 and conceived by the visions of Dr. John S. Grouard and Dr. Benjamin Sharp. The original small Cottage Hospital on West Chester Street grew apace with the island community's needs. In 1957, the hospital opened new facilities at its current site, 57 Prospect Street. In the 1960s, when that building was deemed too small, a wing was added to accommodate the growing need for comprehensive medical care. In 2006, the hospital became an affiliate of Massachusetts General Hospital.[1] A brand new 106,000 square foot hospital building completely replaced the 1957 facility in 2019. Thanks to an unprecedented $120 million capital campaign, the largest in Nantucket history, the new hospital was built entirely through private donations, debt-free, and with no taxpayer dollars.[2] The chairman of the Board of Trustees is Craig Muhlhauser, the hospital CEO is Amy E. Lee.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Carroll-Bergman. Margaret. Mass general affiliation deal is now finalized. 12 October 2016. Inquirer Daily Mirror. Nantucket Inquirer Daily Mirror. January 11, 2007.
  2. News: Stanton. Marianne. State agency approves hospital construction. 12 October 2016. Inquirer Daily Mirror. Nantucket Inquirer Daily Mirror. September 16, 2016.
  3. Web site: Hickey. Kevin. Board of Trustees. nantuckethospital.org. Nantucket Cottage Hospital. 12 October 2016.