Mount Auburn Hospital

Mount Auburn Hospital is a teaching hospital affiliated with Harvard Medical School, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Founded in 1886 by Civil War nurse Emily Elizabeth Parsons, it has a rich history of providing compassionate care to the Greater Boston area. The hospital has grown significantly over the years, with key expansions including the Frank Stanton Building, which added 274,000 square feet in 2008. It employs approximately 1,500 to 2,942 staff and has around 600 affiliated physicians, admitting over 10,300 patients annually. As a full-service community teaching hospital, Mount Auburn offers a wide range of medical services, including primary care, emergency care, cardiac care, cancer care, and intensive care. It is recognized for its high-performing treatment in areas such as heart attack, heart failure, diabetes, stroke, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The hospital emphasizes personalized care, ensuring that every patient feels valued. Mount Auburn is part of the Beth Israel Lahey Health system, which focuses on expanding access to care, research, and education.