The new Cook County Hospital in Chicago opened
In 1876, the new Cook County Hospital in Chicago opened, consisting of two medical pavilions, laundry, morgue, kitchen,…
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The Chicago Medical Society reported that the Poor Farm provided inadequate care
In 1864, the Chicago Medical Society reported that the Poor Farm provides inadequate care. The report recommends the…
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The Illinois General Hospital incorporated as Mercy Hospital and Orphan Asylum
In 1852, The Illinois General Hospital incorporated as Mercy Hospital and Orphan Asylum, and the County sent its…
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The Sisters of Mercy took control of the Illinois General Hospital
In 1851, The Sisters of Mercy took control of the Illinois General Hospital.
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Thimerosal was synthesized and patented
In 1927, Thimerosal was synthesized and patented by chemist Morris Kharasch at the University of Maryland. Thimerosal is…
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The first U.S. patent was signed by President George Washington
On Jul. 31, 1790, the inventor Samuel Hopkins was awarded the first U.S. patent for a new method…
