Swedish Medical Center, founded in 1905, cares for more than 200,000 patients annually. It holds 504 beds and supports over 2,000 employees, 5,000 volunteers and 1,400 physicians. In the hospital resides the area’s only designated level I trauma center that contains a dedicated burn and reconstructive unit. Certified by the Joint Commission as a comprehensive stroke center, the medical center stands as the Rocky Mountain area’s referral stroke center. A recipient of Healthgrades’ “America’s 100 Best Hospitals” award, the hospital’s cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, orthopedic, stroke, prostate surgery and surgical care programs have been identified as some of the best in the nation. Swedish also houses the Swedish Medical Surgical Robotics Institute, enabling surgeons to employ robotic surgery in a wide array of medical specialties to expedite patient healing and optimize outcomes.
