It was founded by the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany in 1931 and is part of BayCare Health System.

[3] The hospital faced financial troubles due to the Great Depression and closed in 1930.

[4] In June 1931, the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany bought Faith Hospital for $40,000 (equivalent to $801,000 in 2023).

They renamed the hospital after the Franciscan saint, St. Anthony of Padua, because of his selfless dedication to God.

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