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Walter Reed (1851-1902) was a United States Army Doctor Who became internationally known after he and his colleagues on the Surgeon General's Yellow Fever commission discovered that the mosquito was the vector for the transmission Yellow Fever. This lead to the virtual eradication of the disease, saving countless lives.
In 1902, Reed's life was cut short by complications from appendicitis. His friend and colleague, William Cline Borden, operated on Reed, but was unsuccessful in saving his life. Borden wanted Reed's legacy to continue, and envisioned the creation of an Army medical center that encompassed medical care, research, and education. He wanted the hospital to be named after his dear friend, Major Walter Reed. He repeatedly petitioned Congress, and in 1905, the Army was granted the funds to begin construction on Walter Reed U.S. Army General Hospital.
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Why was the Walter Reed hospital named after Walter Reed?
The Walter Reed Army Medical Center and The Walter Reed General Hospital were named after Major Walter Reed, an army physician who discovered that Yellow Fever was transmitted by certain types of Mosquito bites rather than by direct contact. This new knowledge was considered a milestone in biomedicine which is why he became famous and had the hospital named after him.
What hospital was sheryl crow diagnosed at?
Walter Reed Hospital
What is the best military oncology hospital?
Walter Reed in D.C.
Are Bibles restricted at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington DC?
Walter Reed Medical Center was closed on July 27th 2011.
Who named yellow fever?
Carlos Finlay and Walter Reed.
Which hospital did george marshall die in?
George .c. marshall died in the Walter Reed Hospital Washington D.C
Who was Walter Reed?
Walter Reed
Where does the president of the US go for medical check ups?
Walter Reed Hospital and he also has a doctor on call at all times.
When did Dwight d eisenhower?
Eisenhower died on March 28, 1969 at the Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, DC.
When was Walter Reed born?
Walter Reed was born on September 13, 1851.
What is Walter Reed's birthday?
Walter Reed was born on September 13, 1851.
What actors and actresses appeared in John Mellencamp Live at Walter Reed Hospital - 2007?
The cast of John Mellencamp Live at Walter Reed Hospital - 2007 includes: John Gunnell as Bass Troye Kinnett as Keyboards John Mellencamp as Lead Vocal, Guitar Miriam Sturm as Violin, Fiddle Mike Wanchic as Guitar
