Washington University Medical Center
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The Washington University Medical Center (WUMC), located in St. Louis, Missouri
, is a large scale health-care focused commercial development located in St. Louis' Central West End
neighborhood. The Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corporation (http://wumcrc.com/) focuses on developing public-private partnerships that promote infrastructure and housing development in the WUMC area. The executive director of WUMCRC is Brian Phillips. Although many of the institutions are affiliated with Washington University in St. Louis
, most of the institutions of WUMC are independent of the University.
Today, WUMC is accessible from the Kingshighway at I-64/US-40 or the Central West End
station of the St. Louis Metrolink. Regular transportation is provided by rail and bus between WUMC and the other campuses of Washington University
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St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
, is a large scale health-care focused commercial development located in St. Louis' Central West End
Central West End, St. Louis
The Central West End is an affluent neighborhood in St. Louis, Missouri, stretching from Midtown's western edge to Union Boulevard and bordering on Forest Park with its outstanding array of free cultural institutions. It includes the Cathedral Basilica of Saint Louis on Lindell Boulevard at...
neighborhood. The Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corporation (http://wumcrc.com/) focuses on developing public-private partnerships that promote infrastructure and housing development in the WUMC area. The executive director of WUMCRC is Brian Phillips. Although many of the institutions are affiliated with Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university located in suburban St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1853, and named for George Washington, the university has students and faculty from all fifty U.S. states and more than 110 nations...
, most of the institutions of WUMC are independent of the University.
History
The Washington University Medical Center was incorporated in 1962. Today it is located on over 230 acres directly to the east of Forest Park. It serves as the anchor of the Central West End community, a dynamic commercial and residential neighborhood with numerous shops, restaurants, and night spots.Today, WUMC is accessible from the Kingshighway at I-64/US-40 or the Central West End
Central West End (St. Louis Metrolink)
Central West End is a St. Louis MetroLink Station, located in the Central West End at the intersection of Euclid Avenue and Children's Place. This station services the Washington University Medical Center, Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital, and St. Louis University High...
station of the St. Louis Metrolink. Regular transportation is provided by rail and bus between WUMC and the other campuses of Washington University
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university located in suburban St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1853, and named for George Washington, the university has students and faculty from all fifty U.S. states and more than 110 nations...
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Institutions
The institutions of the Washington University Medical center are frequently ranked among the most prestigious and renowned hospitals in the United States. The major institutions in the Washington University Medical Center include:- Barnes-Jewish HospitalBarnes-Jewish HospitalBarnes-Jewish Hospital is the largest hospital in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is the adult teaching hospital for Washington University School of Medicine, and is located in St. Louis, Missouri. It is consistently rated one of the top hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report...
- Center for Advanced Medicine
- Central Institute for the DeafCentral Institute for the DeafCentral Institute for the Deaf is a school for the deaf that teaches students using the auditory-oral approach to education. Founded in 1914 by otologist Max Aaron Goldstein, MD, the school is located in St. Louis, Missouri. CID is also an affiliate of Washington University in St...
- Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College
- Siteman Cancer Center
- St. Louis Children's HospitalSt. Louis Children's HospitalSt. Louis Children's Hospital is an academic pediatric hospital providing tertiary level care in St. Louis, Missouri. SLCH is the pediatric teaching hospital for Washington University School of Medicine. It is the seventh oldest children's hospital in the United States and the first children's...
- St. Louis College of PharmacySt. Louis College of PharmacySt. Louis College of Pharmacy is a private and independent nonsectarian college in St. Louis, Missouri. It was founded in 1864....
- St. Louis Veteran's Administration HospitalVeterans Health AdministrationThe Veterans Health Administration is the component of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs led by the Under Secretary of Veterans Affairs for Health that implements the medical assistance program of the VA through the administration and operation of numerous VA outpatient clinics,...
- Washington University School of MedicineWashington University School of MedicineWashington University School of Medicine , located in St. Louis, Missouri, is one of the graduate schools of Washington University in St. Louis. One of the top medical schools in the United States, it is currently ranked 4th for research according to U.S. News and World Report and has been listed...