St. Paul's Hospital is a Roman Catholic hospital in

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Naming

The hospital is colloquially known as the French Hospital ()

History

The hospital grew out of the caring activities undertaken by the Sisters of the

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order St. Paul de Chartres for the poor and underprivileged of the

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and Happy Valley areas of

, which commenced in the mid-19th century after the order had first established itself in the then British colony. Today St Paul's Hospital is a modern and well-established hospital located in the

area of Hong Kong Island. It has more than 400 beds and excellent equipment, and offers a very wide range of specialisations. All patients are treated and cared for regardless of colour, race or creed. In 1940, a companion hospital,

St. Teresa's Hospital St. Teresa's Hospital is a largest nonprofit Roman Catholic hospital in Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is located on 327 Prince Edward Road West. History St Paul's Hospital in Causeway Bay had grown out of the caring activities undertaken by the Si ...

, was founded by the Pauline Sisters. St Paul's Hospital maintains very high clinical, governance and educational standards and is a member o
Hong Kong Private Hospitals Association
St Paul's Hospital is surveyed and accredited bi-annually by QHA Trent Accreditation Scheme of the

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, a major

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group.

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Saint Pauls Hospital, Hong Kong Hospitals in Hong Kong Medical Services by Catholic community in Hong Kong Hospitals established in 1898 Causeway Bay

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