Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation’s first hospital, was founded in 1751 by Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond. For more than 270 years, it has been at the forefront of innovative, high-quality patient care and continues to build on its many centers of excellence.

Pennsylvania Hospital has earned national recognition for programs such as orthopaedics, cardiac care, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, otorhinolaryngology (ENT), urology, obstetrics and high-risk maternal and fetal services, neonatology, and behavioral health. The campus also includes specialty treatment centers such as the Joan Karnell Cancer Center, the Center for Bloodless Medicine and Surgery, and the Penn Neurological Institute.

As a National Historic Landmark, Pennsylvania Hospital’s original Pine Building is home to America’s first surgical amphitheater and first medical library. Though today’s patients are cared for in modern, state-of-the-art facilities, the hospital’s historic roots have been carefully preserved as a celebration of our rich history.

• Cancer Care: Including the Joan Karnell Cancer Center.
• Orthopaedics: Including The Rothman Institute.
• Heart and Vascular Care: .
• Neurology and Neurosurgery: .
• Obstetrics and Gynecology: Including high-risk maternal and fetal services and a Women's Building.
• Behavioral Health: .
• Urology: .
• Otolaryngology (ENT): .
• Vascular Surgery: .
• Pediatric Care: .
• Transplant Institute: .
• Specialty Treatment Centers: Such as the Center for Bloodless Medicine and Surgery.
• Primary Care: .
• Other: A wide array of other specialized services, including allergy and immunology, bariatric surgery, dermatology, gastroenterology, etc.

Pennsylvania has a strong track record of high-quality hospital care, with several hospitals recognized among the best in the nation. The state also has a good overall ranking for healthcare access, and actively works to improve hospital quality through initiatives like the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania (HAP). 

Mission:
To advance knowledge and improve health through research, patient care, and education in a community that fosters innovation, stimulates critical thinking, embraces equal opportunity, supports lifelong learning, and sustains our legacy of excellence.

Vision:
To be a national leader in patient care, education, and research, providing exceptional care to the communities we serve.

• HAP Achievement Awards:

  The Pennsylvania Hospital has been recognized by HAP for its innovative projects that improve healthcare quality, efficiency, and community health. 

• Workforce Innovators Award:

  The hospital's program to support new-to-practice nurses received this recognition. 

• Top Patient Satisfaction Ratings:

  Penn Medicine, including The Pennsylvania Hospital, has been recognized for high patient satisfaction ratings. 

• U.S. News & World Report:

  The Pennsylvania Hospital is consistently recognized in the U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" rankings. 

• Healthgrades:

  The hospital has received accolades from Healthgrades for its quality and patient experience. 

• Guardian of Excellence Award:

  HUP Pavilion (part of Penn Medicine) received this award for inpatient patient experience. 

• Pinnacle of Excellence and Guardian of Excellence Award:

  Penn Medicine Radnor Surgery Center received these awards for ambulatory surgery patient experience. 

• Excellence in Patient Safety:

  HAP recognizes hospitals with low rates of health care-associated infections, including The Pennsylvania Hospital.