Hands That Healed: The Founders’ Medical Legacy
This month we look at the founders of HSMC with a special interest in “fixing” the human body and mind.
Hospital
Montgomery Hospital School of Nursing
Opening on January 1, 1891, Montgomery Hospital (formerly known as Norristown Hospital and Dispensary and later Charity Hospital) was one of the first hospitals in Montgomery County. Montgomery Hospital was also one of the first hospitals to establish a training school for nurses in the county. On April 1, 1893, the nursing school opened, welcoming… Read More »Montgomery Hospital School of Nursing
Preparing for a New Exhibit!
Everyone relies on hospitals at some point in their lives. We rely on the expertise of medical staff to treat diseases and help patients live longer, healthier lives. In many ways, hospitals have a substantial impact on the health and wellness of the surrounding community. However, have we ever thought about how our local hospitals… Read More »Preparing for a New Exhibit!
137th Anniversary of Norristown State Hospital’s First Patient Admission
Next week, I’ll continue the story of Woodmont, for this week, we have the story of the State Hospital from volunteer Michael Green. July 12, 2017 marked the 137 year anniversary of Norristown State Hospital’s first patient admission. This is according to the History of Norristown State Hospital (1995). The hospital property was constructed on two hundred… Read More »137th Anniversary of Norristown State Hospital’s First Patient Admission