Between 1860 and 1930 a number of “almshouses”, the predecessors to modern hospitals were established in larger cities of the United States to provide care to those who were ill. Bellevue Hospital, established in New York in 1736, was one of the first hospitals in the United States. Through the years it became a trendsetter in patient care, recognized for strict standards, treatment during the yellow fever outbreak, and furthering healthcare through its affiliation with New York …show more content…
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