Events with tag - Healthcare

January 1, 461 BC

Hippocrates Begins Medical Practice

Hippocrates of Kos begins his medical career, introducing systematic observation and natural explanations for diseases, revolutionizing medicine by moving away from supernatural beliefs to evidence-based practice. His methods and ethical principles, including the famous Hippocratic Oath, became the foundation of modern medicine.

June 10, 1861

Dorothea Dix Appointed as Army Nurses Superintendent

Dorothea Dix made history by becoming the first woman to serve in a high-ranking federal position when she was appointed as Superintendent of Army Nurses for the Union Army during the American Civil War.

March 3, 1865

Freedmen's Bureau Establishment

The Freedmen's Bureau was established as a groundbreaking federal agency on March 3, 1865, to support millions of formerly enslaved people in their transition to freedom. Under General Oliver O. Howard's leadership, it provided essential services including education, healthcare, and legal assistance.

May 21, 1881

Establishment of American Red Cross

Clara Barton founds the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C., establishing the first major humanitarian organization in the United States focused on disaster relief and emergency response.

October 12, 1996

World Arthritis Day

World Arthritis Day, established in 1996 by Arthritis and Rheumatism International (ARI), is an annual global health observance dedicated to raising awareness about arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions. Held every October 12th, it unites healthcare professionals, patients, and organizations worldwide in the fight against arthritis.

March 23, 2010

Obamacare Signed Into Law

President Barack Obama signs the Affordable Care Act, a comprehensive healthcare reform law aimed at providing millions of Americans with access to affordable health insurance and improving the overall healthcare system.