Answer: Saint Camillus de Lellis was the saint that was once known to be a gambler, was sent to the hospital because of a bad leg turned, and eventually turned to helping the sick. While in the hospital he saw the conditions and became determined to do something about it He established the Order of Clerks Regular, Ministers of the Infirm better known as the Camillians, and was friends with Saint Philip Neri. Both Saint Camillus de Lellis and Saint John of God have been named patrons of hospitals, nurses, and the sick.


400 Anniversary of Death of St Camillus de Lellis
Scott 1569 (2014)


St Camillus De Lellis & St John Of God; Patrons Of Hospitals And The Sick Of The World
Scott 774-776 (1986)

References
• St Camillus De Lellis & St John Of God; Patrons Of Hospitals And The Sick Of The World UNF Bulletin 86-5 1986
• 400th Anniversary Of The Death Of St Camillus De Lellis UFN Bulletin BF 16 2014
• Saint Camillus de Lellis Saint Of The Day - https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-of-the-day/saint-camillus-de-lellis