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History of Health Timeline
J'Kera Robinson
10/08/20
HEALTH TIMELINE
The first medical society was built in Boston, Massachusetts in 1735. Used for medical professionals to educate themselves and collaborate with other doctors.
1700s
Colonial Times
1700
Mostly women were the caretakers during this time period. Most of the illnesses and sickness were treated from folk remedies (herbs, household items, food products).
Mid-1800s
An increase of hospitals began to pop up throughout America so that surgeries could be done.
War
1800
The wars during this time period brought many diseases and illnessess due to thousands of soliders living in harsh conditions and severe cold weather.
1900s
Industrial Revolution
1900
As the workforce advanced more injuries appeared and illness from chemicals began to occur more often. Unions were created to protect those employees.
AALL
American Associataion of Labor Legislation
AALL
Released a bill to support the working class and low-income citizens, which included children.
Benefits
AALL
Benefits
Employees would receive sick pay, maternity benefits, and a death benfit.
1910-20s
World War I
1910-2o
During World War I, Congress passed the War Risk Insurance Act - coveverd military service men in the event of illness or death.
After the War
After War
The cost of healthcare became more expensive because hospitals began to charge more than the average citizen could afford. There was a program created which eventually turned into Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
1930s
Great Depression
1930s
Many people lost jobs and all sources of income so Social Security was made to help support mostly the retired, disabled, and unemployed.
Early 1940s
World War II
1930s
Health Insurance was born because employees refused to work jobs if their injuries weren't promised to be covered by the companies.
Early 1940s
World War II
1940s
Health Insurance was born because employees refused to work jobs if their injuries weren't promised to be covered by the companies.
1960s
Expansion of Social Security
1960s
The House and Senate passed the Social Security Act of 1965 and this bill is the start of what we nowknow as Medicare and Medicaid
1960s
Expansion of Social Security
1970s
The House and Senate passed the Social Security Act of 1965 and this bill is the start of what we nowknow as Medicare and Medicaid
1990s
The CHIP Program was also created which provided medical assistance to “uninsured children up to age 19 in families with incomes too high to qualify them for Medicaid.”
In 1996 President Clinton signed the HIPPA Act which established privacy standards for individuals.