Johnston Health

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Name :

Johnston Health

Address  :

509 N. Bright Leaf Blvd

Town  :

Smithfield

State  :

North Carolina

Country  :

USA

Post Code:

27577

Phone  :

919 934 8171

Web URL  :

Available

Email  :

araynor@johnstonmemorial.org
Specialization
  • Anaesthesiology
  • Cardiology
  • Dermatology
  • ENT
  • Gastro-enterology
  • General Surgeon
  • Neurologist
  • Oncologist
  • Ophthalmology
  • Orthopedics
  • Otolaryngologist
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Pulmonology
  • Urology
  • Vascular Surgeon
Facilities

Total Number Of Beds : 199

Other Facilities

  • Pathology
  • X-Ray
Description
Johnston Countys new health care system

Johnston Health is an evolving health care system serving Johnston County Its roots lie with Johnston Memorial Hospital which opened in 1951 with 100 patient beds and a pledge to make health care accessible to all residents regardless of ability to pay Through the years the public hospital has expanded adding patient rooms and services and recruiting doctorsall to keep pace with the health care needs of a growing county

Today the hospital has a new nameJohnston Medical CenterSmithfieldto reflect its modernday position as flagship of the health care system The hospitals commitment to providing quality care is stronger than ever In the summer of 2007 Johnston Health began the largest expansion in the hospitals historya 138 million investment in new buildings and equipment

In all Johnston Health is licensed for 155 acute care and 20 behavioral health beds With the tower expansion the state has allotted 24 additional beds bringing the total to 199

Mission
The Johnston Health Foundation through community leadership and charitable resources improves the health of the people in our communities by supporting the programs and services of Johnston Health

Established in 1992 The Foundation is a nonprofit organization set up to raise awareness and funds for Johnston Health In doing so we help to provide quality health care for the people of Johnston County
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