As of May 2009, it operates 135 hospitals in 29 states.

It was Mississippi's first hospital owned and operated by blacks.

At its peak in the late 1940s the system operated more than twenty hospitals and served over 43,000 patients.

But the agency also continues to operate small hospitals.

Those that operate hospitals in depressed communities may be the hardest hit.

He was rushed to a hospital, operated on immediately for internal injuries and broken bones.

The health region also operates hospitals in smaller neighbouring communities.

The company, which operates hospitals, reaffirmed its forecasts for this year.

Foreign missionaries present in the country operated missions, schools, hospitals, and places of worship.

Medical schools can also employ medical researchers, and operate hospitals or other programs.