The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia opened its doors in 1855 amidst a turbulent time in the city. Dr. Francis West Lewis, a prominent Philadelphia physician, was deeply disturbed by the appallingly high mortality rate among infants and children in his city, a result of the poor sanitary conditions in the urban slums that arose in great numbers during the Industrial Revolution. After visiting London for the opening of Great Ormond Street Hospital, Dr. Lewis was inspired to open the first children's hospital in the United States in Philadelphia and advertised in the Public Ledger,...
The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia opened its doors in 1855 amidst a turbulent time in the city. Dr. Francis West Lewis, a prominent Philadelphia...
In this, the 17th bok of the Gaby Saga we follow our Wunderkind from post birthday bliss, through trying adventures, new career moves, traumatic hairdressing and cycling success - and that's only half the tale
In this, the 17th bok of the Gaby Saga we follow our Wunderkind from post birthday bliss, through trying adventures, new career moves, traumatic haird...
