History of Eagleville

The legacy of Eagleville Hospital began nearly a century ago on February 8, 1909, when a group of philanthropists gathered at the home of Dr. Abraham J. Cohen in Philadelphia. Their goal was to open a sanatorium near Philadelphia that would treat indigent individuals suffering from tuberculosis, which was the leading cause of death in Europe and North America. At that time, substance abuse was not recognized as a disease requiring treatment. Known also as the "white plague," tuberculosis did not discriminate; it imposed itself on all levels of society. Unfortunately, impoverished individuals who were afflicted with the disease had a low chance of survival because treatment options were limited and costly.

Eagleville Sanatorium for Consumptives, (1909 - 1965)

Eagleville Hospital (1965 - present)

Venture Back In Time

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Eagleville Hospital circa 1950's

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