Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton

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Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton (commonly shortened as BID Milton, also known by its former name Milton Hospital) is a mid-size non-profit community hospital located in Milton, Massachusetts. A member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, in 2022 the hospital had 102 beds, discharged 5,335 inpatients, and operated with total revenues of $136 million at a deficit of $14 million.^[1][2]

Founded in 1903, Milton Hospital began operations as a convalescent home. 1903 saw the Cunningham Foundation offer a portion of the Edward Cunningham Estate for future development and expansion of the services offered at that time. Milton Hospital was officially incorporated in 1903 with just nine beds.^[2]

In 1944, the current site of Milton Hospital was finalized with the purchase of land from the Pierce Estate. The newly constructed hospital building finally opened its doors in 1950. In 1987, a new patient service wing and main entrance were added. Renovations provided space for several departments, namely; emergency department, ambulatory care unit, diagnostic services department, intensive care/coronary care unit, operating suites and a conference area.^[2]

Now an affiliate of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), Milton Hospital has produced the following specialized programs:

• Rapid Cardiac Transfer
• Geriatrics
• Emergency Care
• Cardiovascular Health
• Prostate Health