St. Anthony's Hospital (St. Petersburg, Florida)

St. Anthony's Hospital is a private 393-bed hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. It was founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany in 1931 and is part of BayCare Health System.[2]

St. Anthony's Hospital
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Geography
Location1200 7th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Coordinates27°46′42.41″N 82°38′51.61″W / 27.7784472°N 82.6476694°W / 27.7784472; -82.6476694
Organization
Religious affiliationRoman Catholic
Services
Beds393[1]
History
Opened1931[1]
Links
Websitebaycare.org/sah Edit this at Wikidata
ListsHospitals in Florida

History

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The hospital opened in 1920 as Faith Hospital.[3] The hospital faced financial troubles due to the Great Depression and closed in 1930.[4] In June 1931, the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany bought Faith Hospital for $40,000 (equivalent to $801,000 in 2023). They renamed the hospital after the Franciscan saint, St. Anthony of Padua, because of his selfless dedication to God.

References

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  1. ^ a b "St. Anthony's Hospital". BayCare Health System. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
  2. ^ "About Us". BayCare Health System. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
  3. ^ "Historic Landmark Designation of the James Henry Residence" (PDF). City of St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg Community Preservation Commission. October 16, 2008. pp. 19–20. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
  4. ^ "History". BayCare Health System. Retrieved October 12, 2018.
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