Johnsonﾠ &ﾠ Johnson acquired McNeil Laboratories
In 1959, Johnson ﾠ&ﾠ Johnson acquired McNeil Laboratories giving the Company a significant presence in the growing field…
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Children’s Orthopedic Hospital opened the Northwest’s first Poison Control Center
On Jan. 1, 1956, Children’s Orthopedic Hospital opened the Northwest’s first Poison Control Center to advise callers on…
The FDA approved methotrexate, an antimetabolite derived from folic acid, and 6-mercaptopurine as anticancer drugs
On Dec. 7, 1953, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved methotrexate, an antimetabolite derived from folic…
Combination diphtheria and tetanus toxoids for pediatric use was first licensed in the U.S.
In 1947, a cmbination diphtheria and tetanus toxoids for pediatric use was first licensed in the U.S.
Hans Asperger, a Viennese pediatrician, described ‘autistic psychopathy’
In 1944, Hans Asperger, a Viennese pediatrician, described ‘autistic psychopathy.’ Decades later, his name will become a diagnosis:…
The Tumor Instutute of the Swedish Hospital opened its doors
In 1932, the Tumor Institute of the Swedish Hospital opened its doors. Children’s Orthopedic Hospital Association, later known…
Pablum was developed by pediatricians at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto
In 1930, Pablum, the first processed for babies, was developed by pediatricians Frederick Tisdall, Theodore Drake and Alan…
Children’s Orthopedic Hospital Association was incorporated
On Jan. 11, 1907, Children’s Orthopedic Hospital Association, now known as Children’s Hospital and Regional Medical Center, was…
Boston Children’s Hospital was founded
On Jul. 20, 1869, Children’s hospital was founded in Boston by Dr. Francis Henry Brown, a Civil War…