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Origin and history

The Cours Pourtoules d'Orange hospital is a hospital located in the city of Orange, in Vaucluse, in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region. Its history is linked to that of the city and to the management of epidemics, notably the plague of 1721-1722, which led to the filling of the ditch of the Bastidon de Pourtoules, along which it is built. Although the present building is associated with this period, its origins date back to a previous period, as evidenced by its status as "Hôpital Général des Poveres" in 1638, at the request of Maurice de Nassau.

One of the most remarkable architectural elements of the hospital is its interior staircase, with a wrought iron ramp. This staircase was inscribed as historical monuments by order of 17 May 1974, thus highlighting its heritage value. The building underwent major changes, notably in 1992, when Dr. Patrick Gaborit actively participated in the transfer of hospital activities to new premises, while developing medical specialties such as geriatrics and rheumatology.

Patrick Gaborit, the institution's leading figure, worked there for nearly 30 years before retiring in 2012. Rhumatologist recognized, he played a key role in the modernization of the hospital and in improving relations between hospital medicine and city medicine. His commitment, both medical and cultural, as well as his sometimes intransigent character, have marked the recent history of this historic hospital.

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