More than one hundred years ago, specifically in 1903, 60 people, from whom 30 were physicians and the other 30, professional and business men, decided to organize the San Antonio Associated Charities. Likewise, they started building the Physician's and Surgeon's Hospital. These days, the Baptist Health System comprises five different hospitals, which are acute-care facilities: North Central Baptist Hospital, Southeast Baptist Hospital, Baptist Medical Center, Northeast Baptist Hospital, and St. Luke's Baptist Hospital. In addition, it is also impressive how these hospitals make 1,558 licensed beds available.
Without a doubt, it would be impossible to mention every single medical specialty offered by the Baptist Health System due to the fact that the diversity is beyond belief. Nevertheless, just for you to have an impression of it, they range from Allergy to Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine. Besides, they are focused on some issues that make them be really different from other medical systems. These three concerns have to do with robotics, heart smart cardiac procedures and a policy that suggests healing spirits as well as bodies.
Furthermore, Baptist Health System, besides the five acute-care hospitals mentioned above, rely on other affiliations and services: the Baptist Regional Children's Center, HealthLink Wellness and Fitness Center, ambulatory services, medical office buildings, a teaching center, the Baptist Women's Health Center, the Baptist M&S Imaging Centers, community health and wellness programs, rehabilitation services, San Antonio AirLife medical transport and many others. Hence, for being a very comprehensive medical-service provider, Baptist Health System is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).