John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital

Last updated

John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital
John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital.jpg
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]

Contents

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]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "About us". Veterans Affairs. February 6, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  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 September 10, 2024.
  4. 1 2 3 "John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital | VA St Louis health care". Veterans Affairs. July 18, 2024. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "St. Louis VA officials plan massive hospital overhaul". STLPR. August 2, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  6. ↑ Humphrey, Loren (April 5, 2000). 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 September 10, 2024.
  8. ↑ "VA officials say veterans' care is improving". STLPR. August 19, 2016. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  9. ↑ Gooden, Christian (August 26, 2024). "Issues go unsolved at St. Louis VA medical center". STLtoday.com. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.