In 1941, Dr. Gustavo Baz, then Secretary of Health and Welfare, identified the urgent need for a modern hospital in San Luis Potosí. With the support of General Ramón Jiménez Delgado, the state's governor, the expropriation of land from the Garita de Jalisco ejido was arranged for the construction of the hospital.

On April 4, 1942, Dr. Baz laid the foundation stone of the hospital during the Second Cycle of Medical Days. The building was commissioned to architect Enrique del Moral, an expert in hospital construction. Dr. Ignacio Morones Prieto, in his role as president of the Board of Trustees of the Central Hospital, supervised the construction work.

On November 17, 1946, the hospital was officially inaugurated by Dr. Gustavo Baz, representing the President of the Republic, Manuel Ávila Camacho. This event marked the beginning of operations of a teaching hospital that has been instrumental in training generations of healthcare professionals and serving the people of San Luis Potosí.

In 1954, the hospital officially adopted the name “Dr. Ignacio Morones Prieto Central Hospital” in honor of one of its most prominent founders.

• General Medicine and Surgery

• Pediatric Neurology (notably, the hospital is the founding site of the Pediatric Neurology residency program in partnership with UASLP)4

• Internal Medicine

• Cardiology

• Neurology

• Oncology

• Gynecology and Obstetrics

• Emergency Medicine

• Intensive Care

• Telemedicine (notably for epilepsy and neurological disorders)6

• Multidisciplinary specialty care

Central Hospital Dr. Ignacio Morones Prieto is recognized for its commitment to quality patient care, teaching, and research. It is a “Regional High Specialty Hospital” (Hospital Regional de Alta Especialidad), which signifies a high level of medical services, advanced technology, and continuous improvement. The hospital has implemented telemedicine programs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, to ensure continuity of care for patients in remote communities, demonstrating adaptability and innovation in healthcare delivery

Vision:
To be a leading public hospital in Mexico, distinguished for excellence in healthcare, teaching, and research, and for its commitment to serving the population of San Luis Potosí and beyond.

Mission:
To provide high-quality, accessible, and comprehensive healthcare services; to train healthcare professionals; and to promote research and innovation in medicine for the benefit of society