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The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Title

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia / Madeline Bell.

Author

Bell, Madeline (Hospital administrator)

Publication

Charleston, South Carolina : Arcadia Publishing, [2015]
©2015

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Description

127 pages : illustrations, portraits; 24 cm

Summary

The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia opened its doors in 1855 amidst a turbulent time in the city. Dr. Francis West Lewis, a prominent Philadelphia physician, was deeply disturbed by the appallingly high mortality rate among infants and children in his city, a result of the poor sanitary conditions in the urban slums that arose in great numbers during the Industrial Revolution. After visiting London for the opening of Great Ormond Street Hospital, Dr. Lewis was inspired to open the first children's hospital in the United States in Philadelphia and advertised in the Public Ledger, Reception of children suffering from acute diseases and accidents will be received free of charge. The Children's Hospital continued to prosper and lead the advancement of children's health by creating many of the nation's first pediatric training programs and leading in the discovery of vaccines, lifesaving medical equipment, and pioneering treatments. Today, the hospital enjoys international recognition and continues to contribute to the advancement of children's health through a three-part mission of patient care, education, and research. The Image of America series celebrate the history of neighborhoods, towns, and cities across the country. Using archival photographs, each title presents the distinctive stories from the past that shape the character of the community today. Arcadia is proud to play a part in the preservation of local heritage, making history available to all. Book jacket.

Series Statement

Images of America

Uniform Title

Images of America.

Subject

Genre/Form

Pictorial Work
illustrated books.
Illustrated works.
History.
Pictorial works.
Ouvrages illustrés.

Contents

A first of its kind: the founding of a children's hospital -- What's old is new again: the origins of modern pediatrics -- A place of discoveries and firsts: pioneers in children's health -- New horizons: the rise of the next generation's children's hospital.

ISBN

9781467122849
146712284X

LCCN

2014945499

OCLC

ocn905736405
905736405
SCSB-9190771

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library