Twenty-five health innovations that changed the world.

The Philadelphia Hospital establishes teaching, science, and community at the center of American medicine

Inoculation prevents smallpox from devastating the Continental Army at Valley Forge

Medical experts establish the authoritative guide to drug formulation

Surgery experiences a great leap forward

Organizing and prioritizing care of the wounded on the battlefield

American industrialization applied to medical manufacturing

A household appliance and basic economic principles address medical need

Rigorous, methodical scientific testing leads to understanding DNA

Wartime catalyzes the industrial production of a precious drug

Dr. Paul Zoll unlocks a wave of innovation

A deeper understanding of human biology

A breakthrough by the people, for the people

A new paradigm of understanding human health

A confluence of talent and technology

Remote care, Rooted in NASA

Revolutionizing the mechanisms of healthcare innovation

A triumph of cooperation and coordination

Helping doctors see more, more clearly

The power of scaling

Preventative medicine takes a step forward

Minimally invasive surgery unlocks care for many

A global endeavor

Human health as a global imperative

A breakthrough at the cellular level

American leadership in a global pandemic