Disappearing Hospitals, Where Did They Go? Woman’s Hospital

The Woman’s Hospital, often considered the first hospital in this country dedicated to treating the diseases of women, opened on May 4, 1855 in a house on Madison Avenue. It was founded by the currently controversial J. Marion Sims, MD, pictured right, in concert with a group of influential New York City women. Sims arrived … Continue reading Disappearing Hospitals, Where Did They Go? Woman’s Hospital