John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital

John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital
Map
Geography
Location915 North Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Coordinates38°38′35″N 90°13′52″W / 38.643°N 90.231°W / 38.643; -90.231
Organization
FundingGovernment hospital
NetworkVA St Louis Healthcare System
Services
Beds355
History
Opened1952
Links
Websitewww.va.gov/st-louis-health-care/locations/john-j-cochran-veterans-hospital/
ListsHospitals in Missouri

John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital is a 355-bed hospital located in St. Louis, Missouri.[1] It is one of two divisions of the VA St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS), a healthcare provider under the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).[2] The other division is St. Louis VA Medical Center-Jefferson Barracks.[3] The facility serves veterans in the St. Louis metropolitan area and surrounding regions, delivering a wide range of medical, mental health, and rehabilitative services to eligible veterans.[4] It serves nearly 72,000 veterans.[5]

Location

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The hospital is located at 915 North Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri.[4] It is centrally located in the main metropolitan area of St. Louis and positioned to help the underserved population in the urban area.[2]

History

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The John Cochran Division of the VA St. Louis Health Care System was named in honor of John J. Cochran, a U.S. Representative from Missouri.[1] The hospital originally opened in 1952.[6]

Services provided

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John Cochran Veterans Hospital is a full-service facility offering a variety of care services, which include:[4]

  • Primary care
  • Mental health care
  • Rehabilitation
  • Women's health
  • Spinal cord injury treatment
  • Prosthetics
  • Audiology and speech
  • Palliative care and hospice
  • Chiropractic
  • Emergency care

Affiliations

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John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital is affiliated with Washington University School of Medicine and the St. Louis University School of Medicine.[1] It is also affiliated with St. Louis College of Pharmacy, Southern Illinois University School of Dentistry, and University of Missouri-St. Louis School of Optometry.[1] These affiliations support medical education, residency programs, and research partnerships, enabling the hospital to be a training ground for future healthcare professionals.[1]

Research

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The hospital is actively involved in clinical research, particularly in areas related to veteran health.[1] Over 125 active research studies are in progress.[1] It collaborates with academic institutions to conduct research and improve healthcare delivery for veterans.[1]

Accreditations

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John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission, which is a non-profit organization that accredits healthcare organizations and programs in the United States.[7] The hospital meets national standards for healthcare quality and safety.[7]

Controversies

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In recent years, John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital has faced scrutiny for issues such as extended wait times,[8] dental equipment sterilization practices,[9] and outdated infrastructure.[5]

Future plans

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There are ongoing plans to upgrade and modernize the facilities at John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital.[5] The overall would likely cost over $1 billion.[5] Over the upcoming decades, there will be construction of multiple new buildings, adding 700,000 square feet of new building space, including a 142-room tower with private inpatient rooms.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "About us". Veterans Affairs. 2024-02-06. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  2. ^ a b Affairs, United States Congress House Committee on Veterans' (1972). Veterans' Administration Hospital Questionnaire Summary. U.S. Government Printing Office.
  3. ^ "Locations | VA St Louis health care". Veterans Affairs. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  4. ^ a b c "John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital | VA St Louis health care". Veterans Affairs. 2024-07-18. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  5. ^ a b c d e "St. Louis VA officials plan massive hospital overhaul". STLPR. 2022-08-02. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  6. ^ Humphrey, Loren (2000-04-05). Quinine and Quarantine: Missouri Medicine Through the Years. University of Missouri Press. ISBN 978-0-8262-1269-6.
  7. ^ a b "American Hospital Directory - John J. Cochran Veterans Hospital (26010F) - Free Profile". www.ahd.com. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  8. ^ "VA officials say veterans' care is improving". STLPR. 2016-08-19. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
  9. ^ Gooden, Christian (2024-08-26). "Issues go unsolved at St. Louis VA medical center". STLtoday.com. Retrieved 2024-09-10.
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