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    The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
    The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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    The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    By Madeline Bell

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    The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia started thanks to a heroic doctor's inspiration, was the first of its kind and still impacts children's lives today.


    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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherArcadia Publishing
    Release dateJul 13, 2015
    ISBN9781439652206
    The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
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    Madeline Bell

    Madeline Bell is a giver at heart who always pushes herself to learn. Madeline enjoys mentoring and encouraging others to pursue their dreams. The first in her family to pursue a four-year degree, Madeline holds a BBA in Accounting from Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. Madeline has been victimized many times, first time while in the second grade. From high school dropout, teenage mom to college graduate, Madeline’s journey was not without many challenges. With an ultimate goal of seeking the possibilities of her capabilities, Madeline has battled homelessness, a move half way across the country, divorces, physical and emotional abuse. Though it all, Madeline finds blessings within her life challenges and continues stepping in her shoes to achieve her dreams. By stepping in her shoes, Madeline has been blessed with many, loving changes in her family, life, faith, and career.

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      INTRODUCTION

      In celebration of its 160th anniversary, along with the opening of the largest building in its history, it is fitting to reflect on and honor the history of The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and share the stories of its founders and successors, all of whom have made significant contributions toward shaping pediatric care in this country.

      Many professionals have dedicated their careers to the hospital, including pediatricians, nurses, clinicians, administrators, trustees, volunteers, and others. Although some might have been forgotten by name or sight, these men and women have left a legacy as pioneers in the diseases of children. Their contributions have led to the hospital’s recognition as one of the world leaders in pediatric care and discovery. The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has seen the developers of new vaccines, concepts of disease prevention, innovative medical equipment, pediatric textbooks, and many medical training programs and innovations in pediatric care. The hospital started with a simple but clear message: to provide access to quality health care for poor children living in Philadelphia. From there, the founding fathers and those who followed realized that they had a responsibility to identify the causes of childhood diseases and discover treatments and cures.

      From its inception, the founding physicians and nurses had a passion for teaching the next generation of health care providers. This mission to teach resonated throughout history with the first medical students and resident physicians of the 1850s to the founding of the nursing school in the late 19th century. Initially, the hospital was open to teaching all medical students, but in 1919, a formalized relationship with the University of Pennsylvania brought the teaching of pediatrics to its students. In 1930, a definitive affiliation was negotiated with the University of Pennsylvania whereby the professor of pediatrics at the university became physician-in-chief at the hospital, and pediatric faculty became professors of medicine at the medical school.

      Advice and medicines will be given free of charge, said the Public Ledger, announcing the opening of the hospital. Early donations to keep the hospital going included fuel, clothing, furniture, and food. By 1860, the managers had created the first permanent fund for operations of the hospital and its improvements. Fundraising began in earnest during the hospital’s third year and continued with speaking engagements, theatricals, and concerts. Even in 1862, as the Civil War raged, a concert raised $630.71 for the hospital. Philanthropy has been critical to the growth and development of the hospital and has contributed to significant expansion, enabling world-class patient care and research. The story of the dedication and generosity of the many friends of the hospital, those who saw fit to contribute their time and money for the betterment of the hospital and the comfort of its patients and families, is told in the images and stories that follow.

      So many interesting stories remained under wraps, hidden for years in the hospital’s archives at the historic College of Physicians Medical Library. Perhaps these stories still resonate in the halls today in some small way. It has been the author’s pleasure and privilege to sort through hundreds of historical photographs and documents dating back to the founding of the hospital and to arrange them into the story of its legacy. This book offers a glimpse into the lives The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia has touched and the many advancements it has made throughout its rich history.

      Until the 1970s, most of the patients were housed in large wards according to gender. Surgical and medical patients were kept in separate wards. The girls’ surgical ward at the Bainbridge Street Hospital is depicted in this 1920 photograph.

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      A FIRST OF ITS KIND

      THE FOUNDING OF A

      CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

      The birth of the first children’s hospital in North America took place in a city already well known for the nation’s first voluntary hospital, founded by Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond; the nation’s first medical school, founded by Drs. John Morgan and William Shippen Jr.; and the heroism of physician-patriots, such as Dr. Benjamin Rush, who signed the Declaration of Independence and later stayed in Philadelphia as others fled so that he could tend to those with Yellow Fever in the epidemic of 1793. Here, on November 23, 1855, Drs. Francis West Lewis, Thomas Hewson Bache, and R.A.F. Penrose placed the following notice in the Public Ledger:

      The Children’s Hospital—located on Blight Street running from Pine to Lombard, below Broad, is now open for the reception of patients. Children suffering from Acute Diseases and Accidents will be received free of charge. A Dispensary, for sick children, is also attached to the Hospital and will be open at the

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