South Tyrone Hospital Explained

South Tyrone Hospital
Org/Group:Southern Health and Social Care Trust
Location:Dungannon, County Tyrone
Country:Northern Ireland
Healthcare:Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland
Type:District General
Founded:1842
Map Type:Northern Ireland
Coordinates:54.51°N -6.7687°W

The South Tyrone Hospital (Irish: Ospidéal Thír Eoghain Theas) is a local hospital in Dungannon, County Tyrone, Northern Ireland. It is managed by the Southern Health and Social Care Trust.

History

The hospital has its origins in the Dungannon Union Workhouse and Infirmary which was designed by George Wilkinson and opened in 1842.[1] A fever hospital was added in 1846.[1] The infirmary evolved to become South Tyrone Hospital and a red brick tower block was erected on the site in the 1960s.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dungannon. Workhouses. 10 April 2019.
  2. Web site: South Tyrone building poses a danger to life. Tyrone Times. 27 August 2012. 10 April 2019.