Sandia Base Army Hospital

Sandia Base Army Hospital was established during World War II as part of Sandia Base in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a critical site for the Manhattan Project and subsequent nuclear weapons research. The hospital provided essential medical care to military personnel, civilian scientists, and support staff working on top-secret projects related to atomic weaponry. Throughout the Cold War, the hospital continued to serve the growing population of Sandia Base, supporting the health and readiness of personnel involved in national defense. Following the reorganization of Sandia Base into Kirtland Air Force Base in 1971, the hospital's mission was gradually absorbed by other military medical facilities in the region.