San Juan de Dios Hospital (Granada)

San Juan de Dios Hospital is a symbol and living history of the contemporary healthcare model and a spirit of solidarity for Granada. It was founded in 1544 by San Juan de Dios and his disciples in 1553 by his disciples.[1] For five centuries, the brothers of the Hospitality Order of San Juan de Dios ran this hospital located in a Renaissance building,[2] which was renovated and expanded in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries,[3] next to the Basilica del Santo, and it maintained from its origin the dedication to healthcare for the most disadvantaged people[4] with entire dedication to the city of Granada.

San Juan de Dios Hospital (Granada)
Main entry
Geography
LocationGranada
Coordinates37.180315°N 3.603014°W / 37.180315; -3.603014
Organisation
TypeGeneral
Religious affiliationCatholic church
Services
Emergency departmentNo
HelipadNo
History
Opened1544

This hospital is, therefore, a key piece to understand the history of the city over the years and the contribution of the Order to the improvement of the lives of its citizens.[5] During centuries the Order claim in different actions the recovery of San Juan de Dios Hospital with the aim of preserving the historical and patrimonial legacy to put it at the service of the city and those most in need.[6] Over time, the Order of San Juan de Dios made numerous attempts to recover what is considered the founding house of the Institution, until May 2015 when the Provincial Council of Granada approved a total transfer.[7]

Despite its loss by the Order after the confiscation of Mendizábal in 1835 the building has always been part of the idiosyncrasy and spirit of the city as a symbol of hospitality. In the 16th century there were 6 big halls for an infirmary. The hospital is famous for its baroque interior[2] and important artworks.[8]

References
  1. "Hospital San Juan de Dios | San Juan de Dios, Granada". www.sjdgranada.es. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  2. Sánchez Martínez, José (2007). Hospital San Juan de Dios. Construcción y Propiedad Histórica (1543-1593). Granada: Archivo Museo Casa de los Pisa. ISBN 978-84-611-4779-3.
  3. "Hospital de San Juan de Dios | Turismo de Granada". www.granadatur.com. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  4. Medina García, Jessica (February 15, 2014). "Hospital de San Juan de Dios de Granada desde sus inicios". Cultura de los Cuidados. n 39: 43–47. ISSN 1699-6003. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
  5. Ventosa Esquinaldo, O.H., Francisco (2012). Pensamientos de San Juan de Dios y la Orden Hospitalaria y su relación con la enfermería: Conceptos y valores. Granada: Archivo- Museo San Juan de Dios 'Casa de los Pisa', Ediciones Alsur. ISBN 978-84-615-7354-7.
  6. "Diputación ratifica cesión del primer hospital creado por San Juan de Dios". La Vanguardia (in Spanish). 2015-01-30. Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  7. Hoy, Granada (2015-04-28). "San Juan de Dios recupera el primer hospital de la Orden tras 180 años". Granada Hoy (in European Spanish). Retrieved 2021-08-17.
  8. "Hospital San Juan de Dios (Granada) | San Juan de Dios, Provincia Bética". Sjd.es (in Spanish). Retrieved 2017-06-25.


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