Hospital of Santa Maria Nuova
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The Hospital of Santa Maria Nuova (Italian: Ospedale di Santa Maria Nuova) remains the oldest and most influential hospital in Florence, Italy. Founded in 1288, this hospital was built from humble origins to a highly efficient, flourishing, and organized medical system through formalized laws and ordinances. This medical system included an intricate hierarchy of medical personnel, a wide breadth of medical services, and free services to all Florence citizens and visitors. Today, the hospital is still functioning and serves as the oldest running hospital in the world, currently serving the needs of the increased population and modern medical advances.
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