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An Investigation on Dow Hospital in Beijing (Peking)
1Laboratory of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Beijing Sixth Municipal Hospital.
Zhonghua Yi Shi Za Zhi (Beijing, China : 1980)
|October 20, 2001
Summary
Dow Hospital, established in 1885, was a pioneering American Presbyterian Mission hospital in Beijing. It excelled in obstetrics, gynecology, and pediatrics, advancing Western medicine and delivery methods.
Area of Science:
- Medical History
- Public Health
Context:
- Established in 1885 by the American Presbyterian Mission in Beijing.
- One of the earliest Western medical institutions in China.
- Located in downtown Beijing.
Purpose:
- To introduce and spread advanced Western medical science.
- To serve as a pioneer in adopting and transmitting new medical practices.
- To provide specialized care in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Pediatrics.
Summary:
- Dow Hospital specialized in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Pediatrics.
- It played a crucial role in disseminating Western medical knowledge and practices.
- The hospital was instrumental in introducing new delivery methods in Beijing.
Impact:
- Contributed significantly to the advancement of medical science in Beijing.
- Served as a foundational institution for modern healthcare in the region.
- Transitioned to Beijing Sixth Municipal Hospital in 1949, continuing its legacy.