Editing Temple University Hospital

{{Infobox Hospital
| name = Temple University Hospital
| image =
| image_caption = Temple University Hospital
| address = 3401 North Broad Street
| neighborhood = North Philadelphia
| coordinates = 40.0039,-75.1498
| established = 1892
| beds = 722
| type = Academic medical center
| system = Temple Health
| trauma = Level I
| website = https://www.templehealth.org
}}

'''Temple University Hospital''' is a '''Level I trauma center''' and '''academic medical center''' serving '''North Philadelphia''' and the surrounding region. Founded in '''1892''' as '''Samaritan Hospital''' and affiliated with '''Temple University''' since '''1920''', the hospital operates '''722 beds''' and is the '''flagship hospital''' of '''Temple Health'''. Temple University Hospital is particularly known for its '''trauma services''', '''lung transplantation program''' (the busiest in the U.S.), and service to an '''underserved urban population'''. The hospital is the primary teaching site for the '''Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University'''.<ref name="temple-hospital">{{cite web |url=https://www.templehealth.org |title=Temple University Hospital |publisher=Temple Health |access-date=December 31, 2025}}</ref>

== History ==

=== Founding (1892) ===

'''Origins:'''
* Samaritan Hospital founded
* North Philadelphia location
* Community service
* Teaching mission

=== Temple Affiliation (1920) ===

'''University partnership:'''
* Temple University relationship
* Medical education
* Academic integration
* Teaching hospital

=== Growth ===

'''Development:'''
* Facility expansion
* Program development
* Specialty growth
* Regional role

=== Modern Era ===

'''21st century:'''
* New facilities
* Program innovation
* Technology adoption
* Community service

== Facilities ==

=== Main Campus ===

'''North Broad Street:'''
* Hospital tower
* Emergency department
* Specialty centers
* Support services

=== Trauma Center ===

'''Level I designation:'''
* 24/7 trauma team
* Helipad access
* Comprehensive care
* Regional resource

=== Emergency Department ===

'''Emergency services:'''
* High volume
* Urban trauma
* Medical emergencies
* Mental health crisis

== Specialties ==

=== Lung Transplantation ===

'''National leader:'''
* Highest volume in U.S.
* Dr. Joseph Bavaria legacy
* Complex cases
* Research leadership

=== Trauma ===

'''Trauma surgery:'''
* Level I center
* Urban trauma expertise
* Complex injuries
* Training ground

=== Cardiology ===

'''Heart care:'''
* Cardiac surgery
* Interventional cardiology
* Heart failure
* Cardiac rehabilitation

=== Cancer ===

'''Oncology:'''
* Fox Chase Cancer Center partnership
* Comprehensive care
* Research programs
* Clinical trials

== Education ==

=== Lewis Katz School of Medicine ===

'''Medical education:'''
* Primary teaching site
* Medical students
* Resident training
* Fellowship programs

=== Nursing ===

'''Nursing education:'''
* Temple nursing program
* Clinical training
* Professional development

=== Research ===

'''Discovery:'''
* Clinical research
* NIH funding
* Translational science
* Academic mission

== Community ==

=== North Philadelphia ===

'''Service area:'''
* Underserved population
* Community health
* Access to care
* Social determinants

=== Safety Net ===

'''Mission:'''
* Care for all
* Charity care
* Community benefit
* Health equity

=== Outreach ===

'''Programs:'''
* Community health centers
* Health education
* Preventive care
* Partnership programs

== Temple Health ==

=== System ===

'''Network:'''
* Temple University Hospital
* Episcopal Hospital
* Jeanes Hospital
* Fox Chase Cancer Center (joint)
* Ambulatory sites

=== Integration ===

'''Coordinated care:'''
* System resources
* Specialty referrals
* Quality standards
* Shared services

== See Also ==
* [[Temple University]]
* [[North Philadelphia]]
* [[Philadelphia Hospitals]]

== References ==
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