As part of the Swedish Hospital system, this medical center is committed to offering top quality care to residents of the Greater Seattle metro area. The hospital opened its doors in 1910 and has steadily grown in size and stature since then, today existing as a system of five campuses, of which the First Hill location is one. Swedish is affiliated with with Providence Health Services, a not-for-profit healthcare system that boasts 27 hospitals across 5 states, affording it the ability to remain on the cutting edge of medical technology and research. The First Hill campus is the frequent recipient of accolades, most recently being awarded an "A" for patient safety by Hospital Safety Score.