Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton

Royal Alexandra Hospital
Alberta Health Services
Location in Edmonton
Geography
Location	10240 Kingsway, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Coordinates	53°33′27″N 113°29′48″W / 53.5574°N 113.4967°W / 53.5574; -113.4967Coordinates: 53°33′27″N 113°29′48″W / 53.5574°N 113.4967°W / 53.5574; -113.4967
Organization
Care system	Medicare
Hospital type	Variety
Services
Emergency department	Yes
Beds	678
Helipad	TC LID: CFH7
History
Founded	1899
Links
Website	Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation

The Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) is a large and long serving hospital in the Canadian province of Alberta. Operated by Alberta Health Services and located in the Edmonton's downtown core, the Royal Alexandra serves a diverse community stretching from Downtown Edmonton to western and northern Canada.^[1]

They operate 678 beds, and care for 450,000 patients annually. The RAH is home to the Women's Health Centre, the Regional Eye Centre and the Aboriginal Health program, in addition to a wide range of child, adult and geriatric programs and services.^[1]

History

The Royal Alexandra Hospital is named after Queen Alexandra (1844–1925), consort of King Edward VII, the King of Canada from 1901 to 1910. It was granted the "Royal" prefix by Edward in 1907.^[2]

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