Care system Private Affiliated university None Number of beds 301 | Hospital type Community Phone +1 619-470-4141 Founded 1904 | |
Location 2400 East Fourth Street, National City, California, United States Lists Hospitals in California Address 2400 E 4th St, National City, CA 91950, USA Similar Scripps Mercy Hospital, Sharp Chula Vista Medical, Alvarado Hospital, US Navy Med Center‑Or, Mercy Hospital Room Profiles | ||
Paradise Valley Hospital (PVH) is an 301 bed acute care facility in National City, California. It began operation in 1904 as a sanitarium and is currently under the ownership and operation of Prime Healthcare Services, Inc. (PHS), a hospital management company located in Victorville, CA. Paradise Valley Hospital is the largest employer in National City, with an ethnically diverse workforce of approximately 1,500 employees.
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History
Paradise Valley Hospital was founded in 1904 by Ellen G. White, who helped to purchase 54 acres (220,000 m2) of land with the purpose of beginning a healthcare institution named Paradise Valley Sanitarium. This occurred during the health reform of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, who later turned the sanitarium into a full-fledged hospital. Over the years, PVH came to be known for providing charity care to the surrounding community which led to a growing deficit. As a result, it was sold to Prime Healthcare Services in 2006, making it part of a family of 17 other community hospitals owned by PHS.
Community Programs
In addition to its basic 24-hour emergency service, Paradise Valley Hospital offers free to low-cost classes and programs to the community through its Center for Health Promotion. These cover areas such as diabetes management with glucose screening, asthma and other respiratory issues, nutrition, quitting smoking, stress and weight management, first time parent classes, and fitness.
Services
Awards and Recognitions
In January 2012, Prime Healthcare Services was recognized by Thomson Reuters as one of the top 15 health systems in the nation.