National Institute of Health (U.S.)

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The U.S. Hygienic Laboratory was established in 1887 under the U.S. Marine Hospital Service. It became a part of the U.S. Public Health Service in 1912. In 1930 the facility was renamed the National Institute of Health.

From the guide to the Station journal of the Hygienic Laboratory/National Institute of Health, 1922-1937, (History of Medicine Division. National Library of Medicine)

The U.S. Hygienic Laboratory was established in 1887 under the U.S. Marine Hospital Service. It became a part of the U.S. Public Health Service in 1912. Upon passage of the Ransdell bill in 1930, the name of the Hygienic Laboratory was changed to National Institute of Health.

From the description of Station journal of the Hygienic Laboratory/National Institute of Health, 1922-1937. (National Library of Medicine). WorldCat record id: 14318772

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  • Public health
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