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About UHS

Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is a leading American healthcare management company headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Established in 1978, UHS has grown to become one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services.

The company employs approximately 99,000 individuals dedicated to enhancing patient care and transforming healthcare delivery.

Facilities and Operations

UHS operates a diverse portfolio of facilities across the United States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. As of April 2025, it manages the following:

  • 29 inpatient acute care hospitals
  • 33 freestanding emergency departments
  • 10 acute care outpatient centers and 1 surgical hospital
  • 331 inpatient behavioral health facilities
  • 16 outpatient behavioral health facilities

Primary Service Segments

The company's services are organized into two primary segments:

  • Acute Care Hospital Services: Comprehensive medical services including general and specialty surgeries, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency care, radiology, oncology, diagnostic and coronary care, pediatric services, and pharmacy services.
  • Behavioral Health Care Services: Inpatient and outpatient behavioral health facilities offering psychiatric care, addiction treatment, and specialized programs for children and adolescents.

Additional Services

In addition to healthcare services, UHS offers health insurance plans through Prominence Health and manages physician services via Independence Physician Management.

Mission Statement

The company's mission is to provide superior quality healthcare services that:

  • Patients recommend to family and friends
  • Physicians prefer for their patients
  • Purchasers select for their clients
  • Employees are proud of
  • Investors seek for long-term returns

Recognition and Growth

UHS has been recognized for its consistent growth and success in the healthcare industry, including being ranked among the Fortune 500 list of largest companies.

Locations

The company operates numerous facilities across various states, including:

  • California: Corona, Murrieta, Palmdale, Riverside, Temecula, Wildomar
  • District of Columbia: Washington
  • Florida: Arcadia, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Orlando, Parrish, Royal Palm Beach, Sarasota, Wellington, West Palm Beach, Westlake, Wimauma
  • Nevada: Henderson, Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Pahrump, Reno, Sparks
  • Oklahoma: Enid
  • Pennsylvania: King of Prussia
  • South Carolina: Aiken, North Augusta
  • Texas: Alamo, Amarillo, Anna, Bonham, Denison, Eagle Pass, Edinburg, Laredo, McAllen, Mission, Sherman, Weslaco
  • Tennessee: Memphis
  • Indiana: Bloomington
  • South Carolina: Columbia
  • California: Torrance
  • Utah: Springville
  • Washington: Kirkland
  • Texas: Houston
  • Mississippi: Gulfport
  • Michigan: Dearborn
  • Georgia: Atlanta
  • Virginia: Newport News, Virginia Beach
  • Nevada: Sparks, Henderson
  • Arizona: Phoenix
  • Louisiana: New Orleans

This extensive network underscores UHS's commitment to providing accessible and comprehensive healthcare services to communities nationwide.

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