John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital

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John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital
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John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital
Geography
Location915 North Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Coordinates 38°38′35″N90°13′52″W / 38.643°N 90.231°W / 38.643; -90.231
Organization
Funding Government hospital
Network VA St Louis Healthcare System
Services
Beds355
History
Opened1952
Links
Website www.va.gov/st-louis-health-care/locations/john-j-cochran-veterans-hospital/
Lists Hospitals in Missouri

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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Location

The 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

The 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

John Cochran Veterans Hospital is a full-service facility offering a variety of care services, which include: [4]

Affiliations

John 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

The 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

John 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

In 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

There 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]

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  2. 1 2 Affairs, United States Congress House Committee on Veterans' (1972). Veterans' Administration Hospital Questionnaire Summary. U.S. Government Printing Office.
  3. ↑ "Locations | VA St Louis health care". Veterans Affairs. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  4. 1 2 3 "John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital | VA St Louis health care". Veterans Affairs. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
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  6. ↑ Humphrey, Loren (2000-04-05). Quinine and Quarantine: Missouri Medicine Through the Years. University of Missouri Press. ISBN   978-0-8262-1269-6.
  7. 1 2 "American Hospital Directory - John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital (26010F) - Free Profile". www.ahd.com. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
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