Demolition of 130-year-old N.J. hospital uncovers hidden piece of medical past

The History of Charity Hospital Cemetery and Hurricane Katrina Memorial

"Haunted Hollow" scares for charity

Charity Hospital in New Orleans was one of the oldest and most iconic public hospitals in the United States, with a history that stretched back to its founding in 1736. Established by a French shipbuilder, Jean Louis, who left funds in his will to care for the poor, it became a symbol of compassion and service to those in need, regardless of their ability to pay. Over the centuries, Charity evolved into a massive institution providing medical care, education, and training for countless doctors a