Since its founding in 1751 by Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond, Pennsylvania Hospital – the nation’s first – has been at the forefront of innovative, high quality patient care. Pennsylvania Hospital has provided the setting for many “firsts” in the nation, including the first surgical ampitheatre, the first apothecary and the first hospital auxiliary, as well as many other noteworthy medical, historical and cultural milestones.

Though it has historic roots, Pennsylvania Hospital focuses on clinical excellence today and will continue to do so in the future. By utilizing the latest, cutting-edge technology and performing more advanced procedures, Pennsylvania Hospital provides patients with superior health care focused on their individualized needs.