Jefferson Health

Jefferson Health
TypeNon-profit
IndustryHealthcare services
Founded1825
Headquarters
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
,
U.S.
ServicesTeaching hospitals; primary, secondary, and tertiary care centers; ambulatory clinics
Websitejeffersonhealth.org

Jefferson Health is a multi-state nonprofit regional health system based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The health system operates over 30 hospitals and more than 700 care sites, which include outpatient centers, physician practices and specialty institutes across eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey.

Jefferson Health is the clinical arm of the Jefferson enterprise, which also includes Thomas Jefferson University (academic) and Jefferson Health Plans (insurance).

History

Founding and Early Development

Founded in 1825 as the Infirmary of Jefferson Medical College, it later became known as the Hospital of Jefferson Medical College and then Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital merged with Methodist Hospital in 1996 to create Jefferson Health system.

Hospital and Affiliations

Since the mid-1990s, Jefferson Health has expanded through a series of mergers and affiliations with regional hospital systems.

Hospitals and major campuses

Entrance to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital on South 11th Street in Center City Philadelphia

Jefferson Health comprises the hospitals of:

Named Institutes/Centers

Jefferson Health operates multiple institutes and centers focused on clinical care and medical research.

National Partnerships

Philadelphia Eagles

In 2024, the Philadelphia Eagles and Jefferson Health announced a multi-year agreement designing the healthcare system as a Proud Partner of the Philadelphia Eagles and Official Health System Partner of the Philadelphia Eagles.

The Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic

In April 2025, Jefferson Health, the PGA TOUR Champions and Lehigh Country Club announced a five-year partnership to host the Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic. The tournament is scheduled to debut in fall 2026 as part of the PGA TOUR Champions series and is expected to be televised nationally.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Jefferson Health. "Jefferson, Lehigh Valley Health Network Complete Combination." August 1, 2024. https://www.jefferson.edu/about/news-and-events/2024/08/jefferson-lehigh-valley-health-network-complete-combination
  2. ↑ "We Are Jefferson. "Our Jefferson Enterprise Brands."".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. ↑ "Jefferson Health. "About Jefferson."".{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ "Jefferson Health. (2025). "We Are Jefferson" (PDF)" (PDF). JeffersonHealth.org. March 6, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ↑ "Jefferson Health. "Philadelphia Eagles Welcome Jefferson Health as New Official Partner."". September 4, 2024.
  6. ↑ "PGA TOUR Champions. "Jefferson Lehigh Valley Classic to debut on PGA TOUR Champions schedule in 2026."". pgatour.com. April 24, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)