Royal Hobart Hospital
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| Location | |
|---|---|
| Place | Hobart (Greater Hobart), Tasmania, Australia, (AU) |
| Organisation | |
| Care System | Medicare |
| Hospital Type | Teaching, Research |
| Affiliated University | University of Tasmania Faculty of Health Sciences |
| Services | |
| Emergency Dept. | Yes, A+E, Intensive Care |
| Beds | 501 |
| History | |
| Founded | 1804 |
| Links | |
| Website | Homepage |
| See also | Hospitals in Australia |
The Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH or 'The Royal' as its often known) is the largest hospital in Tasmania, Australia. It is a public hospital managed by the Tasmanian Government. 'The Royal' is located in central Hobart. It services all of Southern Tasmania and has the capacity to facilitate 400 patients. The main entrance is currentley under construction with a new emergency unit, the new DEM will be in operation in 2007.
It is a teaching hospital in co-operation with University of Tasmania, has its own research facilities known as the "RHH Research Foundation" and is the largest employer in the State of Tasmania.
[edit] History
The RHH first began in 1804 but didn't move to its current site until 1820. In November, 1999 the RHH sold part of its Queen Alexandria wing which became the Hobart Private Hospital.
