Fox Chase Cancer Center was founded as the nation’s first cancer hospital
In 1904, Fox Chase Cancer Center was founded by the union of American Oncologic Hospital and the Institute…
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University of Wisconsin President declared ‘the beneficent influence of the university [be] available to every home in the state’
In 1904, Charles Van Hise, president of the University of Wisconsin, declared that ‘the beneficent influence of the…
The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene was founded
In 1903, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) was founded. The current organization was formed in…
The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy was established
In 1903, the The University of Georgia College of Pharmacy was established, and the D. B. Daniel B….
Omaha Medical College became affiliated with the University of Nebraska
On Apr. 18, 1902, the Omaha Medical College became affiliated with the University of Nebraska. Today, the University…
The Pan American Sanitary Bureau was established as the first of a series of international health organizations
In 1902, the Pan American Sanitary Bureau was established as the first of a series of international health…
Congress appropriates $5,000 to the Bureau of Chemistry to study chemical preservatives
In 1902, the U.S. Congress appropriated $5,000 to the Bureau of Chemistry (Bureau) to study chemical preservatives and…
Julius Cobb and John Anderson initiated first Hygienic Laboratory studies on Rocky Mountain spotted fever
In 1902, Julius O. Cobb and John F. Anderson initiated first Hygienic Laboratory studies on Rocky Mountain spotted…
The Wake Forest School of Medicine was founded
In 1902, the Wake Forest University (WFU) School of Medicine was founded. The North Carolina Baptist Hospital opened…
Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research (Rockefeller University) was founded in New York
In January 1901, after John D. Rockefeller Sr.’s grandson died from scarlet fever, the capitalist and philanthropist formalized…
Baylor College of Medicine was founded
On Oct. 30, 1900, the Baylor College of Medicine was founded, and was affiliated with Baylor University from…
Defibrillators were first demonstrated by Jean-Louis Provost and Frederic Batelli
In 1899, Jean-Louis Provost and Frederic Batelli at the University of Geneva, Switzerland discovered that small electrical shocks…
New York Cancer Hospital on Manhattan’s Upper West Side was renamed General Memorial Hospital
In 1899, New York Cancer Hospital on Manhattan’s Upper West Side (Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center) was renamed the…
The University of Iowa Hospital was opened
In 1898, the University of Iowa opened a new 65-bed hospital, built on the same site of the…
The first women were admitted to the Medical College of the State of South Carolina
In 1898, the first women were admitted to the Medical College of the State of South Carolina (MCSSC)….
The Medical College of the State of South Carolina established training school for African-American nurses
In Jul. 1897, the Medical College of the State of South Carolina (MCSSC) Hospital and Training School for…
The Medical College of Virginia established a School of Dentistry
In 1897, the Medical College of Virginia established a School of Dentistry.
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Shodair Children’s Hospital was founded
In 1896, Shodair Children’s Hospital was founded. In 1987, Shodair Children’s Hospital became a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital…
St Joseph’s Hospital broke ground
On Mar. 19, 1895, ground was broken for the St. Joseph’s Hospital, now known as St. Joseph’s Hospital…
The John A Creighton Medical established it first permanent home
In 1895, the John A. Creighton Medical College established it first permanent home, funded by John A. Creighton,…
The Medical College of Virginia medical curriculum was lengthened to three years
In 1894, the Medical College of Virginia medical curriculum was lengthened to three years.
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine welcomed its first class
In 1894, Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine welcomed its first class.
The Agricultural College of the State of Montana was founded as the state’s land-grant college
On Feb. 16, 1893, the Agricultural College of the State of Montana was founded as the state’s land-grant…
The University of Montana was founded
On Feb. 13, 1893, the Montana State Legislature authorized the creation of the University of Montana. The University…
The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine opened in Baltimore
In 1893, the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine opened in Baltimore. Johns Hopkins, a famous Baltimore businessman,…
Provident Hospital, the first non-segregated hospital in the U.S., was founded
In 1893, Provident Hospital, the first non-segregated hospital in the U.S, was founded in Chicago by Dr. Daniel…
The College of Physicians and Surgeons, later University College of Medicine, was established
In 1893, the College of Physicians and Surgeons, later the University College of Medicine, was established by Dr….
The Wistar Institute, the nation’s first independent biomedical research facility, was founded
In 1892, The Wistar Institute, the nation’s first independent biomedical research facility, was founded and is the namesake…
Norman Territorial University (University of Central Oklahoma) was founded
On Dec. 24, 1890, the University of Central Oklahoma was founded by the Oklahoma Territorial Legislature as the…
Washington Agricultural College and School of Science (WSU) was established in Pullman
On Mar. 28, 1890, Washington Agricultural College and School of Science (Washington State University) was established as a…