St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center

This hospital was originally founded by the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration in 1889.^[2] The hospital was originally located in Buckstaff Place at Eleventh and South Streets.^[3] In 1893, the hospital moved to a new location, also on Eleventh and South Streets.^[4] In 1905, a second story was added to the hospital. In 1913, a four story addition was built adjacent of the hospital. In 1921, the East-wing opened.^[5] In October 1953, the South-wing of the hospital opened.^[6]

The hospital announced that it would be moving to its now-current location in 1966. The hospital broke ground for the new location in July 1967.^[7] The location opened in May 1970 and had 208 beds, which was fewer beds compared to the previous location, which had 265.^[8] The hospital underwent renovations in 1986.^[9] In June 1990, a $4.7 million expansion that would add an intensive care unit was announced. The expansion began construction in 1991 and was completed in 1992.^[10]

In January 2001, a $110 million expansion to the hospital was announced. The expansion would add a new hospital tower, new offices, and a new emergency room. The expansion would also add a new parking garage.^[11] The expansion was completed in May 2004 later added a sculpture to the front of the hospital tower.^[12] In 2019, the former adult observation area was renovated into the Pediatric Place, a special type of emergency room designed for children.^[13] The Regional Wound and Burn Center was renovated in 2024.^[14]