Medical Buildings Trivia

1. The Mayo Clinic is one of the most iconic hospitals in the United States. In which Midwestern city was it established in 1864?

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Answer: Rochester, Minnesota

William Worrall Mayo (1819-1911), founder of the Mayo Clinic, was born in England and immigrated to the United States in 1846. He worked as a pharmacist in New York City and studied medicine at colleges in both Indiana and Missouri before settling down in Minnesota in 1854. One of his first major contributions to medicine was the care of wounded soldiers during the Dakota War of 1862. Dr. Mayo would eventually establish the Mayo Clinic in the city of Rochester, Minnesota on January 27, 1864. It has since grown into what is considered to be one of the best hospital systems in the United States. In addition to its main facility in Rochester, Minnesota, the Mayo Clinic operates several other facilities in the cities of Phoenix, Arizona, and Jacksonville, Florida.

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Answer: Johns Hopkins

Johns Hopkins (1795-1873) was an American philanthropist who lived in and around the city of Baltimore, Maryland. He was a major investor for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and was a staunch supporter of the abolitionist movement during the Civil War Era. Upon his death, Johns Hopkins donated his wealth to support the founding of various medical care facilities and educational institutions. Johns Hopkins University was established first on February 22, 1876 and is considered to be one of the best medical schools in the United States, though the university does offer education in non-medical fields as well. Johns Hopkins Hospital, which is associated with the university was opened in 1889 and is often regarded as one of the best hospitals in the nation.

From Quiz Famous Hospitals of the World

Answer: Toronto

This hospital, founded in 1875, is not only one of the world's leading pediatric institutions, but also one of my country's (Canada) premier research hospital.

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Answer: Mount Sinai

During the early to mid-1800s, the growing Jewish community in New York City had been getting fed up with being discriminated against by other institutions. The Jews of New York eventually decided to open a hospital of their own in 1852 where it was originally given the simple name of The Jews' Hospital. It was renamed Mount Sinai Hospital in 1866. The hospital was originally located in Midtown Manhattan nearby to where the Empire State Building now stands. It was moved to East Harlem, Manhattan, its current location, in 1872. Mount Sinai itself is a sacred mountain located on Egypt's Sinai Peninsula, which from above looks like an arrowhead wedged between Africa and the Middle East. It is the mountain where Moses was said to have been given the Ten Commandments.

From Quiz Famous Hospitals of the World

Answer: Johannesburg, South Africa

The hospital was originally built for Imperial troops during World War Two. Today, the hospital serves as a teaching setting for the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa. In 2011, of the 2000 people who are admitted each day, about half are HIV positive.

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Answer: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The acronym UPMC stands for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. UPMC operates dozens of hospitals in the Western Pennsylvania region; however, the healthcare giant is known for accepting patients from all across the globe. UPMC is also known for operating its own health insurance program. The UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh itself were formed from the merging of several institutions in 1908 including the Western University of Pennsylvania, the Western Pennsylvania Medical College and Presbyterian Hospital. In 2007, UPMC moved its headquarters to the U.S. Steel Tower, the tallest skyscraper in downtown Pittsburgh, which was completed in 1971.

From Quiz Famous Hospitals of the World

Answer: Sri Lanka

Near the top of a mountain called Mihintale in Sri Lanka is a still-occupied ancient Buddhist Monastery. At the foot of the mountain is the ruins of the Mihintale Hospital, cited by many sources as the oldest hospital in the world. There is also a large stone bath in which patients were immersed in medicinal oils. These ruins are at least 2,000 years old.

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Answer: Harvard

Brigham and Women's Hospital is located in the city of Boston, Massachusetts and is a teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Founded in 1782, Harvard Medical School is the third oldest medical school in the nation. It is of course a part of Harvard University, the oldest college in the United States which was founded in 1636. Brigham and Women's Hospital was formed in 1980 via the merger of three separate hospitals (Boston Hospital for Women, Peter Bent Brigham Hospital and Robert Breck Brigham Hospital). Massachusetts General Hospital, which is also located in Boston, is another teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Both Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital are considered to be among the best-ranked hospitals in the nation.

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Answer: Danny Thomas

Danny Thomas claimed that while he was a starving actor he made a vow to St. Jude, the patron saint of lost causes, that if he became successful he would open a childrens hospital. Through the years this wonderful hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, has treated thousands of children with cancer, frequently at no cost to the family.

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Answer: Bethesda, Maryland

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is located in the city of Bethesda, Maryland, roughly 10 miles north of downtown Washington, D.C. The facility was first opened on November 11, 1940 and originally named the National Naval Medical Center. Walter Reed (1851-1902) was an Army physician known for his breakthrough research involving the deadly yellow fever disease. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center is significant in that it is the preferred hospital of the President of the United States. When John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963, his body was brought here to conduct an autopsy. Ronald Reagan briefly transferred power to the vice president (George Bush) when he underwent surgery at the hospital. During the coronavirus epidemic, the hospital treated Donald Trump when he contracted COVID-19.

From Quiz Famous Hospitals of the World

Answer: Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine

Shriners hospitals provide care to children with no financial obligations to the family regardless of race, religion, or membership in the Shriners. The hospitals cater to those children with severe burns and neuromusculoskeletal conditions.

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Answer: Woodland Hills, California

This long term care facility and hospital provides care to all members of the motion picture and television industry, while ensuring complete privacy. When ground was dedicated for this hospital in 1948 those in attendance included Shirley Temple, Ronald Reagan, and Robert Young. Thousands of movie and television stars have been treated at this exclusive hospital, and many of Hollywoods greatest stars have passed away within its walls.

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Answer: Ronald Reagan

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) operates several hospitals in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. UCLA opened its first hospital near its main campus in 1955. In 2008, a brand new facility was completed and named the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. It has also been ranked as one of the best hospitals in the nation. Ronald Reagan (1911-2004) served as the 40th President of the United States from 1981-1989. He was born in Illinois and moved to California in 1937 in order to embark on a career in acting. Ronald Reagan eventually transitioned from an actor to a politician and served as the Governor of California from 1967-1975 before being elected as president.

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Answer: It is a fictional hospital on the television show "House"

Princeton-Plainsboro Teaching Hospital is the fictional hospital on the television hit show "House". The edifice seen in the opening shots of the television show is part of Princeton University's Frist Campus Center.

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Answer: Bellevue Hospital

Bellevue Hospital in New York City is the oldest public hospital in the United States that is still in operation. The hospital was first opened on March 31, 1736, where it originally operated out of a small two-story building. Bellevue is known for treating patients from all levels of society including criminals, immigrants and the homeless. One of Bellevue's specialties is the treatment of severe mental illnesses. Because of its long history and reputation, Bellevue is often the subject of horror stories, true and/or fictional. In 2016, Pulitzer-prize winning author David Oshinsky published the book "Bellevue: Three Centuries of Medicine and Mayhem at America's Most Storied Hospital" which highlights how the history of the hospital tells the health history of the United States as a whole.

From Quiz Famous Hospitals of the World

Answer: Baltimore

You should expect to be visiting Baltimore, Maryland. Johns Hopkins Hospital is considered to be one of the finest hospitals in the world. Founded in 1889, Johns Hopkins is considered to be the origin of many of todays medicinal traditions, such as "rounds", "residents" and "housestaff".

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