National Jewish Hospital (U.S.)

Non-sectarian sanatorium for treatment of tuberculosis opened in 1899 in Denver, Colo. Patients from all over the U.S. were admitted free of charge. With the assistance of the national B'nai B'rith fraternal organization, the hospital was founded by group of Jewish residents of Denver who were of German descent. Early founders included Frances Wisebart Jacobs and Rabbi William Friedman of Denver's Congregation Emmanual. Samuel Grabfelder served as president from 1899-1929; Seraphine Pisko was executive secretary from 1911-1942. In 1997 the organization changed its name to National Jewish Medical and Research Center and focused on lung, allergic and immune diseases.

From the description of National Jewish Hospital for Consumptives records, 1899-1998. (University of Denver, Penrose Library). WorldCat record id: 40455359

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