DEKALB was founded
On Jan. 20, 1912, a group of 11 northern Illinois farmers, bankers and county officials laid the foundation…
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…
John B Hamilton began service as Supervising Surgeon (later known as US Surgeon General)
On Apr. 3, 1879, John B. Hamilton began service as Supervising Surgeon (later known as U.S. Surgeon General),…
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,…
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…
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…
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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The first U.S. patent was signed by President George Washington
On Jul. 31, 1790, Samuel Hopkins was issued the first patent under the new U.S. patent statute signed…