FIRST FACILITIES:
One of the first medical facilities in the US naval era was built right after the Spanish American war in 1898. In that first year, navy officials recorded that about 1,141 Chamorros had been given medical care. Since roads were also still hazardous, the navy had a portable clinic that traveled to different parts of the island.
One of the first medical facilities in the US naval era was built right after the Spanish American war in 1898. In that first year, navy officials recorded that about 1,141 Chamorros had been given medical care. Since roads were also still hazardous, the navy had a portable clinic that traveled to different parts of the island.
MARIA SCHROEDER HOSPITAL:
In 1901, the Maria Schroeder Hospital, the first permanent civilian hospital, was built. It was located in the island's capital, Hagatna. The hospital served as a municipal hospital until 1910, when it became ward I of the U.S. Naval Hospital.
In 1901, the Maria Schroeder Hospital, the first permanent civilian hospital, was built. It was located in the island's capital, Hagatna. The hospital served as a municipal hospital until 1910, when it became ward I of the U.S. Naval Hospital.
U.S. NAVAL HOSPITAL:
The first U.S. Naval Hospital was built in Hagatna in 1899 by surgeon Philip Leach. Since most of the island's residents consulted with suruhanus and suruhanas, the hospital was the only source of western style medicine. Soon the hospital started serving the residents and between August 1899 and July 1900, it had treated about 1,141 patients.
The first U.S. Naval Hospital was built in Hagatna in 1899 by surgeon Philip Leach. Since most of the island's residents consulted with suruhanus and suruhanas, the hospital was the only source of western style medicine. Soon the hospital started serving the residents and between August 1899 and July 1900, it had treated about 1,141 patients.