Chicago Society for the History of Medicine and the Humanities

 

 

Leonardo Da VinciThe Chicago Society for the History of Medicine and the Humanities is a constituent member of the Society of the American Association for the History of Medicine and was founded in 1909 to foster an interest in the history of medicine. In 2005 it became part of the Hektoen Institute and was renamed to emphasize a broadening of interest to other aspects of the humanities. At its inception the Society had some 200 members and included many illustrious personalities and pioneers of American medicine.

The Society remains active, sponsoring meetings and lectures on a variety of interesting subjects, some related to the history of medicine in Chicago and others exploring the interface between medicine and the humanities. Each lecture is preceded by a reception, allowing the members to exchange ideas and engage in lively discussion. The final meeting of each year is dedicated to the memory of Doctor Morris Fishbein, the Society’s past president and an influential physician and editor of modern American Medicine. The Fishbein lectures have been made possible by the generous support of the family of the late Barbara Fishbein Friedell.

For more information or to RSVP: Contact Sloane Moore at sloane.moore@hektoen.org or 312-768-6028

Upcoming Programs

Chicago and Medicine: The Two Have "Grown" Together

A presentation by Edward B.J. (Ted) Winslow, MD, MBA, FRCPC, FACP

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Northwestern University

This program has been rescheduled - New date is March 19

Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2013

Time: Refreshments: 5PM–5:30PM; Program: 5:30PM–6:30PM

Location: Hektoen Institute, 2nd floor, 2240 W. Ogden Ave, Chicago

Parking Information: Please park on the west side of the building. Off-street parking is also available.

Cost: $20 suggested donation; complimentary admission for students

RSVP: sloane.moore@hektoen.org

Description: Come learn about Chicago’s contributions to advancements in medicine and healthcare. Since its founding in the 19th century, the city has had to confront many health crises, including rampant enteric diseases, a great fire, and a flu epidemic. The city’s approach to these challenges included a combination of ingenuity, innovation, and engineering. Hospitals were established, medical schools were founded, and medical processes were improved. The practices developed in Chicago served as models for both the country and the world.

President : James L. Franklin, MD, Professor Emeritus, Rush University Medical Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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