Which was founded first, Providence Hospital or Walter Reed Army Medical Center?
Providence Hospital (Washington, D.C.) Providence Hospital is a 408 bed hospital located in the District of Columbia. Founded in 1861, it is the longest continuously operating hospital in the District. Providence Hospital is a member of Ascension Health, the largest non-profit health care organization in the United States.
Mercy Medical Center (Idaho) Mercy Medical Center is a Roman Catholic hospital located in Nampa, Idaho. The hospital was founded in 1919 by the Sisters of Mercy at the nearby Mercy Hospital and moved to the current location in 1967. It was acquired by Trinity Health Systems and added to the Saint Alphonsus chain in 2010.