Hospital

Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University is the larger hospital in Missouri and a private sector employer in the St. Louis area. 1996 saw the merger of Barnes Hospital and Jewish Hospital in St. Louis to become Barnes-Jewish Hospital, each with a rich tradition of excellence. Barnes Hospital was founded in 1941 and became one of the first medical teaching centres in the United States, while Jewish Hospital was established in 1902 to care for the growing immigrant population in St. Louis.

North York General Hospital is one of Canada's community-based academic hospitals. Providing an exceptional care experience for patients and their families, it has been providing diverse community services to the North Toronto area since 1968. The hospital offers a wide range of acute care, outpatient and long-term care services at three sites: the main site, the Branson Outpatient Centre and the Seniors Health Centre.