West Penn Hospital History
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Exploring the history of The Western Pennsylvania Hospital, a cornerstone of Pittsburgh's healthcare past.
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Rendering of The Western Pennsylvania Hospital - 1890s.
February 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Rendering of The Western Pennsylvania Hospital - 1890s.
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Are you already planning for your #colorado hiking adventures this year?! Mount Bierstadt is a great beginner Front Range #14er - it’s still a challenge for many, but very manageable with proper fitness.
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Mount Bierstadt Trail Guide
A 14er Mountain for Beginners
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February 27, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Are you already planning for your #colorado hiking adventures this year?! Mount Bierstadt is a great beginner Front Range #14er - it’s still a challenge for many, but very manageable with proper fitness.
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The Western Pennsylvania Hospitals Dixmont Hospital for the Insane male nursing students - 1894.
February 27, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The Western Pennsylvania Hospitals Dixmont Hospital for the Insane male nursing students - 1894.
West Penn Hospital in 1950s before S-Wing.
February 26, 2025 at 1:57 PM
West Penn Hospital in 1950s before S-Wing.
The West Penn Hospital Gold-Headed Cane Award is presented annually as a honor to the member of the medical staff who is elected as exemplifying the outstanding physician- teacher and/or researcher.
E. Ralph Erickson, M.D.
Milton Jena, M.D.
Frederick R. Franke, M.D.
Alejandro R. Gonzalez, M.D.
E. Ralph Erickson, M.D.
Milton Jena, M.D.
Frederick R. Franke, M.D.
Alejandro R. Gonzalez, M.D.
February 25, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The West Penn Hospital Gold-Headed Cane Award is presented annually as a honor to the member of the medical staff who is elected as exemplifying the outstanding physician- teacher and/or researcher.
E. Ralph Erickson, M.D.
Milton Jena, M.D.
Frederick R. Franke, M.D.
Alejandro R. Gonzalez, M.D.
E. Ralph Erickson, M.D.
Milton Jena, M.D.
Frederick R. Franke, M.D.
Alejandro R. Gonzalez, M.D.
“Where Our Patients Convalesce” - West Penn Hospital’s rooftop healing space - 1920s.
February 24, 2025 at 1:47 PM
“Where Our Patients Convalesce” - West Penn Hospital’s rooftop healing space - 1920s.
John P. (Jack) Vetter (1920-2009), was a photographer, teacher and
author. Jack spent most of
his career at West Penn Hospital where he ran its nationally renowned photography department. He specialized in photomicroscopy.
author. Jack spent most of
his career at West Penn Hospital where he ran its nationally renowned photography department. He specialized in photomicroscopy.
February 23, 2025 at 2:18 PM
John P. (Jack) Vetter (1920-2009), was a photographer, teacher and
author. Jack spent most of
his career at West Penn Hospital where he ran its nationally renowned photography department. He specialized in photomicroscopy.
author. Jack spent most of
his career at West Penn Hospital where he ran its nationally renowned photography department. He specialized in photomicroscopy.
Dixmont Hospital for the Insane female nurses - 1894.
February 22, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Dixmont Hospital for the Insane female nurses - 1894.
West Penn Hospital Foundation / Burn Care and Prevention Partnership Baby’s First Battery Exchange Program reminder - early 1990s
February 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
West Penn Hospital Foundation / Burn Care and Prevention Partnership Baby’s First Battery Exchange Program reminder - early 1990s
Terrace Bank. Dr. R.S. Sutton's Private Sanitorium for Women - 1890.
February 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Terrace Bank. Dr. R.S. Sutton's Private Sanitorium for Women - 1890.
Four years before The Western Pennsylvania Hospital was incorporated, Pittsburgh was the home of many different types of medical practitioners. Indian Physician advertisement from 1844.
February 19, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Four years before The Western Pennsylvania Hospital was incorporated, Pittsburgh was the home of many different types of medical practitioners. Indian Physician advertisement from 1844.
West Penn Hospital Schedule of Operations for February 1923.
February 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
West Penn Hospital Schedule of Operations for February 1923.
West Penn Hospital Training School program announcement cover 1912-1913.
February 17, 2025 at 12:48 PM
West Penn Hospital Training School program announcement cover 1912-1913.
Vintage West Penn Hospital nurse’s cap and cap links.
February 16, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Vintage West Penn Hospital nurse’s cap and cap links.
Poster announcing the opening of a new exhibit “A NEW DOSE OF OLD MEDICINE” at West Penn Hospital’s James I. McGuire Antiquity Center - January 1992.
The Antiquity Center was located on the second floor of the Mellon Pavilion, Suite 240.
The Antiquity Center was located on the second floor of the Mellon Pavilion, Suite 240.
February 15, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Poster announcing the opening of a new exhibit “A NEW DOSE OF OLD MEDICINE” at West Penn Hospital’s James I. McGuire Antiquity Center - January 1992.
The Antiquity Center was located on the second floor of the Mellon Pavilion, Suite 240.
The Antiquity Center was located on the second floor of the Mellon Pavilion, Suite 240.
One of West Penn Hospital’s medical wards - 1880s
February 14, 2025 at 12:52 PM
One of West Penn Hospital’s medical wards - 1880s
West Penn Hospital completed construction of the S-Wing. Shown here is one of the new Operating Rooms - 1956
February 13, 2025 at 1:11 PM
West Penn Hospital completed construction of the S-Wing. Shown here is one of the new Operating Rooms - 1956
West Penn Hospital Wax treatment room 1944. Wax therapy, also known as paraffin therapy, was a common treatment for burns in the 1940s. The treatment involved dipping the affected area in melted paraffin wax, allowing the wax to cool and harden, and then removing the wax.
February 12, 2025 at 1:29 PM
West Penn Hospital Wax treatment room 1944. Wax therapy, also known as paraffin therapy, was a common treatment for burns in the 1940s. The treatment involved dipping the affected area in melted paraffin wax, allowing the wax to cool and harden, and then removing the wax.
Letter from Steven A. Caywood, President and
Chief Executive Officer to Ruth W. Say, Chairman,
Governing Board
West Penn Hospital recognizing donations to establish the James I. McGuire Antiquity Center on the second floor of the Mellon Pavilion.
Chief Executive Officer to Ruth W. Say, Chairman,
Governing Board
West Penn Hospital recognizing donations to establish the James I. McGuire Antiquity Center on the second floor of the Mellon Pavilion.
February 11, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Letter from Steven A. Caywood, President and
Chief Executive Officer to Ruth W. Say, Chairman,
Governing Board
West Penn Hospital recognizing donations to establish the James I. McGuire Antiquity Center on the second floor of the Mellon Pavilion.
Chief Executive Officer to Ruth W. Say, Chairman,
Governing Board
West Penn Hospital recognizing donations to establish the James I. McGuire Antiquity Center on the second floor of the Mellon Pavilion.
West Penn Hospital Governing Board letter announcing $200,000.00 gift to the Antiquities Program stipulating that the Antiquities Rooms were to be named for Mr. James I. McGuire.
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February 10, 2025 at 12:50 PM
West Penn Hospital Governing Board letter announcing $200,000.00 gift to the Antiquities Program stipulating that the Antiquities Rooms were to be named for Mr. James I. McGuire.
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First report of the Pittsburgh Sanitary Committee - February 1863. The Committee was a branch of the United States Sanitary Commission, a private organization that supported the Union effort during the American Civil War.
February 9, 2025 at 2:38 PM
First report of the Pittsburgh Sanitary Committee - February 1863. The Committee was a branch of the United States Sanitary Commission, a private organization that supported the Union effort during the American Civil War.
February 3, 1989 letter from Ruth Say, Chairman, Governing Board of the Hospital Shops to The West Penn Hospital Foundation announcing a $75,000 gift in support of the James I. McGuire Antiquity Center. The gift that made the history project a reality.
February 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
February 3, 1989 letter from Ruth Say, Chairman, Governing Board of the Hospital Shops to The West Penn Hospital Foundation announcing a $75,000 gift in support of the James I. McGuire Antiquity Center. The gift that made the history project a reality.
West Penn Hospital’s January 7, 1988 edition of FYI newsletter announcing establishment of the James I. McGuire Antiquity Center.
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February 7, 2025 at 1:36 PM
West Penn Hospital’s January 7, 1988 edition of FYI newsletter announcing establishment of the James I. McGuire Antiquity Center.
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WPH School of Nursing faculty- WesPenHo 1922
February 6, 2025 at 12:55 PM
WPH School of Nursing faculty- WesPenHo 1922
WPH School of Nursing faculty - WesPenHo 1922
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February 5, 2025 at 2:03 PM
WPH School of Nursing faculty - WesPenHo 1922
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