American Medical Center (Denver, Colo.)
Biography
Phone call, 2-22-88 to AMC Cancer Research Center, Denver, director's office (Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society; f. 1904; name changed 1954 to American Medical Center; in 1970's renamed AMC Cancer Research Center and Hospital; in late 1970's/early 1980 reorg. as AMC Cancer Research Center; independent, nonprofit, research organ.; small hospital attached but function is primarily research) AMC Cancer Research Center Web site, Aug. 18, 2003 (In 1904, the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS) was founded in Denver; JCRS evolved into AMC Cancer Research Center) NUCMC data from Univ. Wash. Lib. for AMC Cancer Research Center and Hospital. Seattle Ladies Auxiliary. Records, 1924-1978 (Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society; operated sanatorium nr. Denver, Colo., provided free care for tuberculosis patients; name changed in 1954 to American Medical Center; Denver; began accepting cancer patients)
Found in 209 Collections and/or Records:
Nurses of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1920-1960
Let to right: Pat Meyers and an unidentified woman two nurses of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. It was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside Denver.
Nursing Staff of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1930-1940
The nursing staff of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Occupational Therapy at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1942 February 24
Women patients receiving occupational therapy in the form of needlework or knitting at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Pajama Party for Patients of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, 1928
Unidentified female patients enjoy a pajama party at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. It was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside Denver.
Party for Patients of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1946-1960
A costume party for patients of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS), given by the Denver Auxiliary. Dr. William S. Kline stands in the back, Ann Kaminsky, Ruth Sharoff and Dora Wolf are pictured. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. It was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside Denver.
Patient and Helping Hand, 1954-1969
A female patient laying on a bed while her right hand and wrist and are held by an unidentified woman. This photograph was taken at the American Medical Center, formerly known as the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish working men along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. It was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Patient Examination at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1920-1950
A patient under examination at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Patient Getting X-rayed at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1930-1950
A technician prepping a patient for x-rays at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Patient Reading and Listening to Music at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1930-1940
An unidentified male patient who is reading and listening to music at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
Patient Receiving Dental Care at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society, between 1920-1950
A patient receiving dental care at the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). Dental care was also provided free of charge for all patients of the sanatorium. The JCRS was a sanatorium for tuberculosis patients that was founded in 1904 by a group of immigrant Jewish workingmen along with the support of several leading physicians and rabbis in Denver, Colorado. The sanatorium was located on West Colfax Avenue just outside of Denver.
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