A Hospital for Maine: Part 2- A New Century, New Challenges

Authors

Maine Medical Center

Files

Description

Part Two: By the early 20th century, the American hospital was undergoing a transformation from charitable institution to one catering to all levels of society. Many factors contributed to the metamorphosis, including the adoption of formal standards, the professionalization of nursing, and new surgical procedures. Scientific discoveries helped physicians understand the root causes of disease.

Institution/Department

Maine Medical Center

Publication Date

2012

Publisher

Maine Medical Center

City

Portland, Maine

Disciplines

History of Science, Technology, and Medicine

Comments

A Hospital for Maine is a celebration of the people who have made MMC the award-winning institution it is today, a century-plus snapshot of a history very much in the making.

Recommended Citation

Maine Medical Center, "A Hospital for Maine: Part 2- A New Century, New Challenges" (2012). Histories. 9.
https://knowledgeconnection.mainehealth.org/histories/9