New York Orthopaedic Hospital patient records, 1870-1873, 1926-1929, 1941-1950.

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New York Orthopaedic Hospital patient records, 1870-1873, 1926-1929, 1941-1950.

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An incomplete set of records of patients seen at New York Orthopaedic Hospital, 1870-1873, 1926-1929, and 1941-1950. Content varies, but besides basic patient information, the 20th century records usually have medical history, nurses' and social workers' notes, laboratory results, and temperature charts. After moving to the Medical Center in 1950, the NYOH's patient records were interfiled with those of Presbyterian Hospital.

20 cubic feet (1 vol. and 20 records cartons)

Columbia University in the City of New York, Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7944490

Columbia University in the City of New York, Augustus C. Long Health Sciences Library

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New York Orthopaedic Dispensary and Hospital

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New York Orthopaedic Hospital

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The New York Orthopaedic Dispensary opened in 1866 to provide orthopedic care to the poor children of New York City. Its name was changed to New York Orthopaedic Dispensary and Hospital in 1874 and later to New York Orthopaedic Hospital. A surgical service was established in 1876, and adult patients were admitted starting in 1910. From 1904 to 1943, a country branch for the rehabilitation of children with tuberculosis was operated in Westchester County. The New York Orth...