History
Sally Johnson (1880–1957): A Pioneer in Nursing Practice, Education, and Administration
Sally May Johnson’s life and career epitomize the transformative power of dedication, vision and humanity in the nursing profession.
Remembering Ada Plumer, RN, a Visionary Yet Humble Leader in IV Nursing
Ada Plumer (1916 to 2007) left an indelible mark on the nursing profession through her pioneering work in intravenous (IV) therapy.
Remembering Carole DeMille, a Forceful, Witty and Inspiring Pioneer in the Field of Infection Control
Carole DeMille’s name is synonymous with the establishment and advancement of infection control as a nursing profession.
The Legacy, Courage, and Adaptability of Mass General Nurses who Served during the Vietnam War
The Vietnam War was a transformative period for American society, including the young nurses who found themselves on the front lines of care.
Remembering Margaret Reilly, a Longtime Mass General Nurse and Pioneer in Dermatology
A Massachusetts General Hospital nurse for 50 years, Margaret “exemplified the best ideals of health teacher, advice-giver, and care-taker.”
Chance Discovery Leads to New Insights on the History of Research Nurses at Massachusetts General Hospital
A scrapbook compiled by a former research nurse at Mass General was acquired thanks to a unique partnership between history enthusiasts.
A Holiday History Story: Mass General, Halifax and the Christmas Tree that Comes to Boston Every Year
A care team from Massachusetts General Hospital was among the first to arrive in Halifax in 1917 to help after a deadly blast.
Remembering Norton Folsom, MD, a Civil War Veteran, Compassionate Clinician and Early Mass General Leader
Norton Folsom, MD, superintendent of Massachusetts General Hospital from 1872 to 1877, is remembered as a man of “good temper and invariable kindness.”
How a Doctor with Mass General Roots Found a Cure for Pernicious Anemia and Shared the 1934 Nobel Prize
This lifesaving treatment would not have happened without scientific collaboration, persistence, and serendipity.
Remembering Henry Bowditch, MD, a Trailblazer for Equality at Mass General and Beyond
Henry Ingersoll Bowditch, MD, a longtime Mass General physician, abolitionist and public health pioneer, was no stranger to controversy.