John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital is a 355-bed hospital located in St. Louis, Missouri.[1] It is one of two divisions of the VA St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS), a healthcare provider under the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).[2] The other division is St. Louis VA Medical Center-Jefferson Barracks.[3] The facility serves veterans in the St. Louis metropolitan area and surrounding regions, delivering a wide range of medical, mental health, and rehabilitative services to eligible veterans.[4] It serves nearly 72,000 veterans.[5]
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| Geography | |
| Location | 915 North Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°38′35″N 90°13′52″W / 38.643°N 90.231°W |
| Organization | |
| Funding | Government hospital |
| Network | VA St Louis Healthcare System |
| Services | |
| Beds | 355 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1952 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
| Lists | Hospitals in Missouri |
Location
editThe hospital is located at 915 North Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri.[4] It is centrally located in the main metropolitan area of St. Louis and positioned to help the underserved population in the urban area.[2]
History
editThe John Cochran Division of the VA St. Louis Health Care System was named in honor of John J. Cochran, a U.S. Representative from Missouri.[1] The hospital originally opened in 1952.[6]
Services provided
editJohn Cochran Veterans Hospital is a full-service facility offering a variety of care services, which include:[4]
- Primary care
- Mental health care
- Rehabilitation
- Women's health
- Spinal cord injury treatment
- Prosthetics
- Audiology and speech
- Palliative care and hospice
- Chiropractic
- Emergency care
Affiliations
editJohn J. Cochran Veterans Hospital is affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine and the St. Louis University School of Medicine.[1] It is also affiliated with St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Southern Illinois University School of Dentistry, and University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry.[1] These affiliations support medical education, residency programs, and research partnerships, enabling the hospital to be a training ground for future healthcare professionals.[1]
Research
editThe hospital is actively involved in clinical research, particularly in areas related to veteran health.[1] Over 125 active research studies are in progress.[1] It collaborates with academic institutions to conduct research and improve healthcare delivery for veterans.[1]
Accreditations
editJohn J. Cochran Veterans Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission, which is a non-profit organization that accredits healthcare organizations and programs in the United States.[7] The hospital meets national standards for healthcare quality and safety.[7]
Controversies
editIn recent years, John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital has faced scrutiny for issues such as extended wait times,[8] dental equipment sterilization practices,[9] and outdated infrastructure.[5]
Future plans
editThere are ongoing plans to upgrade and modernize the facilities at John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital.[5] The overall would likely cost over $1 billion.[5] Over the upcoming decades, there will be construction of multiple new buildings, adding 700,000 square feet of new building space, including a 142-room tower with private inpatient rooms.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h "About us". Veterans Affairs. 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ a b Affairs, United States Congress House Committee on Veterans' (1972). Veterans' Administration Hospital Questionnaire Summary. U.S. Government Printing Office.
- ^ "Locations | VA St Louis health care". Veterans Affairs. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ a b c "John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital | VA St Louis health care". Veterans Affairs. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ a b c d e "St. Louis VA officials plan massive hospital overhaul". STLPR. 2022-08-02. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Humphrey, Loren (2000-04-05). Quinine and Quarantine: Missouri Medicine Through the Years. University of Missouri Press. ISBN 978-0-8262-1269-6.
- ^ a b "American Hospital Directory - John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital (26010F) - Free Profile". www.ahd.com. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ "VA officials say veterans' care is improving". STLPR. 2016-08-19. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
- ^ Gooden, Christian (2024-08-26). "Issues go unsolved at St. Louis VA medical center". STLtoday.com. Retrieved 2024-09-10.