University Hospitals
- Sant Joan University Hospital - Reus
- Pere Mata Psychiatric University Hospital - Reus
- Joan XXIII University Hospital - Tarragona
The Sant Joan University Hospital first started operating in the city of Tarragona in October 1967. At present it has 399 beds and 36 services, some of which are a point of reference for the whole province.
Its main objective is not only to provide the best health care possible—clinical efficiency, a fast response and the highest quality—but also to carry out teaching and research at the highest level of excellence, promote professional development and, at the same time, generate economic results that make the institution viable and sustainable.
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