Stephen Smith
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Smith, Stephen
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nyumed:200
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Creator (cre): New York University. School of Medicine
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An illustration from "Darkness & Daylight" of Stephen Smith, (1823-1922) Professor of Principles and Practice of Surgery, leading rounds at old Bellevue Hospital.
Dr. Smith was a well known surgeon and pioneer public health officer. He undertook a survey of New York City Health conditions in 1865 on behalf of the Council on Hygiene and Public Health. The Report of the council, referred to as the Magna Carta of municipal sanitation in the United States, resulted in a law passed in 1866 which established the Health Department. Dr. Smith was a founder and first president of the American Public Health Association.
Dr. Smith was a well known surgeon and pioneer public health officer. He undertook a survey of New York City Health conditions in 1865 on behalf of the Council on Hygiene and Public Health. The Report of the council, referred to as the Magna Carta of municipal sanitation in the United States, resulted in a law passed in 1866 which established the Health Department. Dr. Smith was a founder and first president of the American Public Health Association.
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Print scanned in color
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