Difference between revisions of "Brigham Young University. Student Health Services"
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Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. Special Services]] ([[date::1948]]-[[date::1957]]) | Superior unit: [[subordinate to::Brigham Young University. Special Services]] ([[date::1948]]-[[date::1957]]) | ||
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Later unit: [[later unit::Howard S. McDonald Student Health Center]] ([[date::1957]]) | Later unit: [[later unit::Howard S. McDonald Student Health Center]] ([[date::1957]]) | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:48, 4 August 2011
Student Health Services was created in 1948 with the organization of Special Services to address the medical needs of students on campus. Prior to Student Health Services, medical services were administered by a medical director and nurse. Medical care was limited. Student Health Services was absorbed into the Howard S. McDonald Student Health Center in 1957. Medical directors included: Seth E. Smoot (1948-1950), Carlos N. Madsen (1950-1951), John R. Bourne (1951-1953), Ariel L. Williams, M.D. (1953-1957).
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Description
Established: 1948
Abolished: 1957
Location: Provo, Utah (1948-1957)
Functions
Student Health Services administered physical examinations (required for admission to the University), follow-up examinations, health guidance, care of minor illnesses and injuries of ambulatory nature, as well as ascertaining whether or not hospitalization was necessary.
Assets and Administrative Structure
Student Health Services was run by the University's physician. The physician reported to the director of Special Services, as well as to the chairman of the Health Services Committee.
Associated Units
Superior unit: Brigham Young University. Special Services (1948-1957)
Later unit: Howard S. McDonald Student Health Center (1957)
Associated unit: Brigham Young University. Health Services Committee (1948-1957)
Sources
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1948-1948 p. 9 (Seth E. Smoot, University Physician)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1949-1950 p. 58 (functions of Student Health Services)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1950-1951 p. 9 (Carlos N. Madsen, University Physician)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1951-1952 p. 9 (John R. Bourne, University Physician)
Brigham Young University Annual Catalog 1953-1954 p. 13 (Ariel L. Williams, M.D., University Physician)
Maintenance Information
Record ID: EAC-2011-00134
Creator: ARC