Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton
| Royal Alexandra Hospital | |
|---|---|
| Alberta Health Services | |
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  Location in Edmonton | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Edmonton, Alberta, Canada |
| Coordinates | 53°33′27″N 113°29′48″W / 53.5574°N 113.4967°WCoordinates: 53°33′27″N 113°29′48″W / 53.5574°N 113.4967°W |
| Organization | |
| Care system | Medicare |
| Hospital type | Variety |
| Services | |
| Emergency department | Yes |
| Helipad | TC LID: CFH7 |
| Beds | 678 |
| History | |
| Founded | 1899 |
| Links | |
| Website | Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation |
| Lists | Hospitals in Canada |
The Royal Alexandra Hospital (RAH) is a large and long serving hospital in the Canadian province of Alberta. Operated by Alberta Health Services and located in the Edmonton's city centre, the Royal Alexandra serves a diverse community stretching from downtown Edmonton to western and northern Canada.[1]
They operate 678 beds, and care for 450,000 patients annually. The RAH is home to the Women's Health Centre, the Regional Eye Centre and the Aboriginal Health program, in addition to a wide range of child, adult and geriatric programs and services.[1]
History
The Royal Alexandra Hospital is named after Queen Alexandra (1844-1925), consort of King Edward VII, the King of Canada from 1901 to 1910. It was granted the "Royal" prefix by Edward in 1907.[2]
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