History
The Gotham General Hospital is one of the most renowned health care institutions of Gotham City. Because of its importance, many of the most notable residents of Gotham have been patients at the hospital at one point or another.
Earth-Two
As any other institution operating in Gotham, the General Hospital has been target of some of criminals, from the lesser crooks, to the most ruthless super-criminals native of the city. At one point, the hospital was attacked by the gang leader "Whale" Morton during his cat-related crimes.[1]
Earth-One
Alfredwas taken to the hospital along with hundreds of other people who were affected by the poisoning of Gotham's Water Supply by the evil Dr. Phosphorus.[2] At the hospital, Alfred shared rooms with Commissioner Gordon, who was also affected by Phosphorus' poison.[3]
Some time later, the hospital received the bodies of the victims of Skull Dugger and Dr. Faye Somers summoned Batman to examine them. Some of the medical staff opposed to Batman's presence and their opinion didn't change even after Batman stopped a couple of thugs from stealing the corpses from the hospital's morgue.[4]
Eventually, Silver St. Cloud was taken as a patient among many other people that were released from the clinic run by the notorious criminal, Professor Hugo Strange. Silver was treated to remove traces from Strange's monster serum and after a couple of days, she was visited by Bruce and Dick, spending a private moment in her room with the former.[5]
New Earth
Heart of Hush
Main article: Batman: Heart of Hush
When Selina Kyle was attacked by Hush and he removed her heart, she was taken into the intensive care unit of the hospital;[6] where she was protected by Dr. Midnight and Mr. Terrific.[7] After Batman recovered her heart, both of them performed surgery on her, putting her heart back successfuly and afterwards, Selina was taken to the ICU. Bruce visited Selina while she was recovering and told her that he has always loved her.[8]
Some time later, Wendy White was taken to the Hospital in a coma and her father, The Calculator infiltrated the place to check upon her.[9]
Residents
- Doctor Bell
- Dr. Faye Somers