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Noble Hospital
[edit]Noble Hospital is a medical center in Westfield, Massachusetts.
History
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In 1893, Noble Hospital owes its existence to Reuben Noble. Noble was born in Westfield in 1820. He made a fortune from the city's whip manufacturing industry and unsuccessfully campaigned as a Democrat in two Massachusetts State Senate elections. Noble passed away on June 3, 1890. His will gifted over $43,000 for the establishment of a hospital "for the reception of persons who may need medical or surgical treatment during temporary sickness or injury."[1] Noble Hospital addressed the demand for a dedicated medical facility in Westfield, which was industrializing rapidly at the turn of the century.[2]
By 1905, Noble Hospital had expanded to include a surgical center and a nurse's training school. Between 1917-1920, the hospital's medical staff treated hundreds of wounded World War I veterans and Spanish Influenza patients. Noble grew further in the interwar period and treated airmen from Westfield's Barnes Airport during World War II.[3] In 1956, Noble's trustees voted to construct a new hospital building. Westfield residents enthusiastically supported this decision, raising $1,500,000 to fund the construction of this new facility.[4] The new Noble Hospital opened in 1958, and has expanded its services substantially over the past half century.[5]
Current facilities and operations
[edit]In 2015, Noble Hospital joined Baystate Health and became Baystate Noble Hospital. The 97-bed facility now has an emergency center, a psychiatric ward, and an ICU.[6] Services include intensive care, diagnostic imaging, cardiopulmonary services and rehab, emergency treatment, cancer services, lab and behavioral health.[7] In 2015, the Cleverley & Associates Community Value Index recognized Noble Hospital as being in the top 20 percent of hospitals nationwide. The index's assessment included factors like performance, financial strength and reinvestment, cost of care, and quality of care.[8]
- ^ Lockwood, John (1922). Westfield and its Historical Influences, 1669-1919. University of Virginia Press. pp. 477–478.
- ^ Louis, Dewey. "Chronology of Westfield". Hampden County History. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- ^ "History of Westfield". City of Westfield. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- ^ "About Baystate Noble Hospital". Baystate Health Services.
- ^ "About Baystate Noble Hospital". Baystate Health Services.
- ^ "About Baystate Noble Hospital". Baystate Health Services. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- ^ "About Baystate Noble Hospital". Baystate Health Services. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- ^ "Awards". Baystate Health 2015 Annual Report. Retrieved 19 October 2016.