Woman's Hospital Of Philadelphia
Woman's Hospital of Philadelphia is a historic medical institution that played a significant role in the healthcare of women in the Philadelphia region. Established in 1861, the hospital was dedicated to providing medical care specifically for women, a novel concept at the time.
History[edit | edit source]
The Woman's Hospital of Philadelphia was founded by Dr. Ann Preston, the first woman dean of a medical school in the United States. Dr. Preston was a pioneer in the field of gynecology and obstetrics, and she established the hospital to provide a place where women could receive medical care from female physicians.
The hospital was initially located in a small house on North College Avenue, but it quickly outgrew this location. In 1863, the hospital moved to a larger building on North College Avenue, where it remained until 1904. In that year, the hospital moved to a new, state-of-the-art facility on Henry Avenue in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Services[edit | edit source]
The Woman's Hospital of Philadelphia offered a wide range of services, including obstetrics, gynecology, surgery, and pediatrics. The hospital was also known for its nursing school, which was one of the first in the country to offer a diploma in nursing.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
The Woman's Hospital of Philadelphia closed in 1964, but its legacy lives on. The hospital's commitment to women's health has had a lasting impact on the medical community in Philadelphia and beyond. Today, many hospitals and medical centers in the Philadelphia area continue to offer specialized services for women, following in the footsteps of the Woman's Hospital of Philadelphia.
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