Episode 2 of 2

First Full Year of Operations

When
1856
Where
West 28th Street, Manhattan
Part of
Mount Sinai Hospital dedicated as the Jews' Hospital in New York

In 1856, the hospital recorded 216 admissions, establishing its operational capacity with a small medical staff.

During its first full year, 1856, the hospital saw 216 admissions. The staff consisted of five surgeons and physicians, plus six consulting positions. This period solidified its role as a key medical institution for the Jewish community in New York.

Sources

  1. Mount Sinai Hospital (Manhattan) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-04

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