Saint Joseph's Hospital (Atlanta)
Saint Joseph's Hospital of Atlanta is an acute care hospital located in Atlanta, Georgia. It was a sole part of Catholic Health East until a partnership with Emory Healthcare and Catholic Health East became effective January 2012. Saint Joseph's (also known as SJHA) was recognized as one of the 50 finest hospitals in the country by HealthGrades for 2007.
Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1880, Saint Joseph’s facility is Atlanta's oldest hospital.
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