Search for:' Contact Us Directions E-Connect My Crouse Pay Hospital Bill Careers at Crouse College of Nursing Spirit of Women About Crouse Services Find a Doctor Your Visit Your Health Ways to Give Crouse History Home » About Crouse » Inside Crouse » Crouse History Today’s Crouse Hospital reflects a rich history of innovation, visionary leadership and strong community support. In 2007, the hospital celebrated its 120th year of service to Central New York. When It All Started Syracuse Women’s Hospital and Training School for Nurses was founded in 1887 by a group of community-minded women, the only hospital in the area that would admit women and children. In 1902, its name was changed to Syracuse Hospital for Women and Children and by 1908 the hospital began to admit men. In 1918, the name was changed to Syracuse Memorial Hospital to reflect its broader range of services. In 1929, the hospital moved to its present location on Irving Avenue. In 1946, after World War II and the establishment of a cooperative arrangement with Syracuse University’s School of Nursing, the Syracuse Memorial Hospital School of Nursing was dissolved. Crouse Irving Hospital, destined to merge with Syracuse Memorial, was founded by a group of physicians and investors under the leadership of Dr. William L. Wallace in 1912. The building was designed so that if the hospital venture was not successful, the building could be used as a hotel. However, the hospital was needed to care for the growing city population and was efficiently and successfully managed. In 1913, the Crouse Irving Hospital School of Nursing was founded. Two Hospitals Merge For many years, Syracuse Memorial Hospital and Crouse Irving Hospital operated separately while being located across the street from each other. Involved in a community-wide effort to consolidate medical facilities and maximize access to healthcare, the two hospitals merged in 1968 into Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital. Crouse Irving’s School of Nursing became the Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital School of Nursing at that time. At first, the two separate buildings were maintained but services were shared. Immediately following the merger, plans were begun to expand and modernize the existing facility. As part of the S.H.A.R.E. campaign to modernize healthcare facilities in Onondaga County, funds were raised to replace the deteriorating Crouse Irving Hospital Building. In 1976, the Irving Unit (attached to the Memorial Unit, the former Syracuse Memorial Hospital) was opened and all medical services were located under one roof. The former Crouse Irving Hospital was converted to an educational building for the hospital and the school of nursing, then demolished in 1991 when the present Harry and Lillian Marley Education Center opened. Today In June 1996, a new name and updated graphic identity were announced, changing Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital to Crouse Hospital. Crouse continues to be known for our innovation and commitment to quality, and the hospital has received a number of national and local honors for healthcare quality and our focus on becoming a hospital where patients want to be treated, doctors want to admit their patients and employees want to work. Contact Us Find a Doctor Donate Now Careers at Crouse We offer a wide range of clinical and non-clinical career opportunities. Search for a Job Upcoming Events Take Charge of Endometriosis: Treatment Options To Help You Live Your Best Dec 1, 2021 2022 SADA Charity Preview Feb 9, 2022 2021 Crouse Health Tribute Evening Apr 29, 2022 View All Events Helpful Links Visitation Policy Find a Doctor Jobs at Crouse Maternity Patient Pre-Registration Pay Hospital Bill Hospital Prices Obtain Help with Hospital Bill Donate Now Frequently Visited Your Visit – Patients Your Visit – Visitors Patient and Guest Relations MyHealthChart Newsroom Events Crouse Human Resources Diversity and Inclusion Pomeroy College of Nursing at Crouse Hospital Volunteer Services Crouse Hospital Auxiliary Women’s Services Crouse Health Network Crouse Health Foundation Crouse Medical Practice Community Memorial Hospital Claxton Hepburn Medical Center Carthage Area Hospital HelpPeopleEAP Spirit of Women Crouse Hospital Med Staff Admin Crouse Health Gateway Follow Us Contact Us Directions Parking 736 Irving Avenue Syracuse, NY 13210 315-470-7111 © 2021 Crouse Health. All Rights Reserved. Corporate Compliance Non-Discrimination Privacy Policy Terms and Conditions Report a Problem Sitemap