The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene was founded
In 1903, American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) was founded. The current organization was formed in…
The Pan American Sanitary Bureau was established as the first of a series of international health organizations
In 1902, the Pan American Sanitary Bureau was established as the first of a series of international health…
Johnsonﾠ & ﾠJohnson published the first First Aid Manuals
In 1901, Johnsonﾠ &ﾠ Johnson published the first First Aid Manuals, using proven best practices from leading physicians….
First three human blood groups discovered by Karl Landsteiner
In 1901, the first three human blood groups were discovered by Austrian physician Karl Landsteiner.
German psychiatrist Alois Alzheimer identified the first case of what is now known as Alzheimer’s disease
In 1901, German psychiatrist Alois Alzheimer identified the first case of what is now known as Alzheimer’s disease…
In St. Louis, 13 children died of tetanus-contaminated diphtheria antitoxin
In 1901, diphtheria patients were routinely treated with antitoxin derived from the blood serum of horses. After 13…
Bayer introduced new pain relief product under the trademark Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
On Mar. 6, 1899, Bayer, based in Germany, introduced a newly patented pain relief product under the trademark…
The Charles E Frosst & Co was founded
In 1899, Charles E. Frosst & Co, was founded by Mr. Frosst and four associates who rapidly introduced…
Defibrillators were first demonstrated by Jean-Louis Provost and Frederic Batelli
In 1899, Jean-Louis Provost and Frederic Batelli at the University of Geneva, Switzerland discovered that small electrical shocks…
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Shodair Children’s Hospital was founded
In 1896, Shodair Children’s Hospital was founded. In 1987, Shodair Children’s Hospital became a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital…
George Frederic Still described juvenile arthritis
In 1896, George Frederic Still described a form of juvenile idiopathic arthritis and the common functional Still’s murmur,…
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Thomas Caspar Gilchrist First Identified Blastomycosis
In 1894, Thomas Caspar Gilchrist from the University of Maryland first identified blastomycosis. Gilchrist initially believed the disease…
Johnsonﾠ&ﾠJohnson launched maternity kits to make childbirth safer for mothers and babies
In 1894, Johnsonﾠ&ﾠJohnson launched maternity kits to make childbirth safer for mothers and babies. JOHNSON’Sﾮ Baby Powder goes…
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The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College’s first master of science degree was awarded
In 1891, the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College’s first master of science degree was awarded to Charles N….
Johnsonﾠ &ﾠ Johnson published “Modern Methods of Antiseptic Wound Treatment”
In 1888, Johnson ﾠ& ﾠJohnson published “Modern Methods of Antiseptic Wound Treatment.” The book quickly became one the…
University of Oregon chartered a state medical school in Portland and established the Department of Medicine
In 1887, The University of Oregon chartered a state medical school in Portland and begins the University of…
Saline infusions replaced milk as a ‘blood substitute’
In 1884, saline infusions replaced milk as a ‘blood substitute’ due to adverse reactions to milk. A breakthrough…
Benjamin P. Cheney Academy (Eastern Washington University) was founded
On Apr. 3, 1882, Eastern Washington University (EWU) was founded. Originally named Benjamin P. Cheney Academy for the…
William Halsted performed the first radical mastectomy
In 1882, William Halsted performed the surgery that bears his name, and the modern era in the surgical…
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Trademark registration was added to the functions of the The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
In 1881, a trademark registration was added to the functions of the The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office…
Siemensﾠ developedﾠ theﾠ Phonophor, the firstﾠ Technicalﾠ solutionﾠ forﾠ hearing ﾠloss
In 1878, Siemens, now Sivantos,ﾠdevelopedﾠ the ﾠPhonophor, the first ﾠtechnicalﾠ solutionﾠ for ﾠhearing ﾠloss. The history of electrical…
The University of Colorado was founded
In 1876, the University of Colorado (CU), and includes three unique campuses — Boulder, Colorado Springs, and the…
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The Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (Virginia Tech) opened it’s doors
On Oct. 1, 1872, the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College (Virginia Tech) was founded. The Virginia Polytechnic Institute…
The Iowa College of Medicine opened doors for its first class
On Sept. 20, 1870, the Iowa College of Medicine opened doors for its first class. The faculty consisted…
Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward became the first African-American woman to earn a medical degree in New York state
In 1870, Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward was the first African-American woman to ever earn a medical degree…
The medical college for women at the New York Infirmary for Women and Children was founded
In 1867, the medical college for women at the New York Infirmary for Women and Children was founded….
William Worrall Mayo opened a medical practice in Rochester, Minnesota
On Jan. 27, 1864, William Worrall Mayo opened a medical practice in Rochester, Minnesota. He had been directed…
Julian John Chisolm published his ‘A Manual of Military Surgery’
In 1861, Julian John Chisolm (Dean, 1866-67, School of Medicine of the Medical College of the State of…
The New York Infirmary for Women and Children was founded
In 1857, Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, her sister, Dr. Emily Blackwell, and Dr. Marie Zakrzewska founded the New York…
The first marine hospital in San Francisco was completed with special funds appropriated by Congress
In 1853, the first marine hospital in San Francisco was completed with special funds appropriated by Congress. The…