St Bartholomew's Hospital

St Bartholomew's Hospital

St Bartholomew's Hospital, often known as Barts, is a hospital located in London, England. It is one of the oldest hospitals in the world, having been founded in 1123. The pronunciation is /sɪnt bɑːrθələˈmjuːz ˈhɒspɪtəl/.

Etymology

The hospital is named after Saint Bartholomew, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. The name Bartholomew is of Aramaic origin and means 'son of Tolmai'. The 'hospital' part of the name comes from the Latin 'hospes', meaning guest or stranger. It's a place where strangers or guests were taken care of.

History

St Bartholomew's Hospital was founded by Rahere, a courtier of King Henry I, in 1123. It was originally established to provide care for the poor of the city of London. Over the centuries, the hospital has undergone numerous changes and expansions, but it has always remained a leading provider of medical care and research.

Services

St Bartholomew's Hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including cardiology, oncology, surgery, and emergency medicine. It is also a teaching hospital, affiliated with Queen Mary University of London.

Related Terms

• Hospital
• London
• England
• Saint Bartholomew
• Jesus Christ
• Aramaic
• Tolmai
• Latin
• Rahere
• King Henry I
• Medical services
• Cardiology
• Oncology
• Surgery
• Emergency medicine
• Queen Mary University of London

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on St Bartholomew's Hospital
• Wikipedia's article - St Bartholomew's Hospital

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