Pennsylvania State Health Commissioner mandated state-wide closure for public amusement venues
On Oct. 3, 1918, state Health Commissioner Dr. Franklin B. Royer, witnessing the growing epidemic across Pennsylvania, issued…
Large Philadelphia parade of 200,000 people led to large spike in influenza cases
On Sept. 28, 1918, Philadelphia participated in a large parade of about 200,000 people, which led to a…
The Philadelphia Board of Health made influenza a mandatory reportable disease
On Sept. 21, 1918, the Philadelphia Board of Health made influenza a mandatory reportable disease, as the epidemic…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
Susan La Flesche Picotte, MD became the first American Indian woman in the U.S. to receive a medical degree
On Mar. 14, 1889, Susan La Flesche Picotte, MD became the first American Indian woman in the U.S….
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…
The American Chemical Society was founded
On Apr. 6, 1876, thirty-five chemists met at the College of Pharmacy of the City of New York…
The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania was established
In 1874, The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania was established as the nation’s first teaching hospital.
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…
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…
The Female Medical College of Pennsylvania was founded
In 1850, the Female Medical College of Pennsylvania, later known as the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania was…
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…
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…
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…
Yellow fever killed more than 5,000 people in Philadelphia
On Aug. 1, 1793, it was reported that a fever, now known as ‘Yellow Fever’ killed more than…
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…
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…
The College of Philadelphia was founded
In 1765, The College of Philadelphia, now Pennsylvania School of Medicine, opened its doors becoming the first and…
Pennsylvania Hospital opens as nation’s first hospital
In 1751, Pennsylvania Hospital, the nation’s first hospital opened at the University of Pennsylvania.
The University of Pennsylvania was founded
In 1749 in Philadelphia, Benjamin Franklin presented his vision of a school in a pamphlet titled Proposals for…
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…