Rabies vaccine was first licensed in the U.S.
In 1914, rabies vaccine was first licensed in the U.S. The H. K. Mulford Company, founded in Philadelphia…
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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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First African-American woman licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina
In 1897, Matilda Evans, M.D became the first African-American woman licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina. In…
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The H. K. Mulford Company became the first commercial producer of diphtheria antitoxin in the U.S.
In 1895, the H. K. Mulford Company, founded in Philadelphia, became the first commercial producer of diphtheria antitoxin…
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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…
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The original building of the Wistar Institute was constructed
In 1892, the original building of the Wistar Institute was constructed, and today still a part of the…
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Louise Lulu Fleming became the first African American to attend The Women’s Medical College in Philadelphia
In 1891, Louise Lulu Fleming became the first African American to attend The Women’s Medical College in Philadelphia.
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JE Hanger Co enterprise expanded with offices in St Louis, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Philadelphia
In 1890, J.E. Hanger Company enterprise expanded with offices in St. Louis, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. James…
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U.S. Congress passed The Margarine Act of 1886
On Aug. 2. 1886, the U.S. Congress passed the Oleomargarine Act which among other things, directed the Secretary…
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Benjamin Franklin sent home from Europe America’s first soybeans
In 1770, Benjamin Franklin, the colony of Pennsylvania’s ambassador, sends home from Europe seeds he calls Chinese caravances…
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The American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA) was founded
On Oct. 6, 1852, the American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA) was founded in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the fall of…
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John K Smith opened a drugstore in Philadelphia (GlaxoSmithKline)
In 1830, John K .Smith opened his first drugstore in Philadelphia, and was soon joined by his younger…
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The Medical College of South Carolina opened
In 1824, the Medical College of South Carolina opened. Although the College of Medicine was not officially established…
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Philadelphia (then capital of the US) constructed Lazaretto — an expansive quarantine station
In 1799, Philadelphia (then capital of the U.S.) construct an expansive quarantine station called the Lazaretto along the…
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A yellow fever epidemic struck Philadelphia (then Capital of the U.S.)
In 1793, after 31 years of absence a yellow fever epidemic struck Philadelphia killing thousands of city residents…
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Caspar Wistar began his medical practice
In 1787, Caspar Wistar, M.D., began his medical practice in Philadelphia. Dr. Wistar was the author of the…
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Benjamin Franklin presented his vision of a University in Pennsylvania
In 1749 in Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin presented his vision of a school in a pamphlet titled Proposals for…
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The Free School (University of Delaware) was founded
In 1743, the University of Delaware traces its roots to the Free School founded in New London, Pennsylvania…
