description: "The Second Blessing" is unique regional history describing the origins of medicine, health, health care, medical education, and public health in metropolitan Columbus, Franklin County, and Central Ohio. Beginning with the frontier settlements in Central Ohio, the narrative extends through Statehood in 1803, and continues and expands throughout the nineteenth century, culminating with the establishment of The Ohio State University College of Medicine in 1914. Remarkable figures and innovative institutions grace the pages. A dedicated citizenry included Lucas Sullivant, founder of Franklinton, his three sons, two of whom were major figures in fostering science and higher education throughout the nineteenth century, and his brother-in-law, Lyne Starling, founder of the Starling Medical College. The Sullivants and the Starlings left a rich legacy that included the first medical college, St. Francis Hospital, Columbus public schools and The Ohio State University. There is still much more to tell. However, the sum total of the history of Columbus Medicine and Health during the early years is truly remarkable with profound influences on the community at large in the twenty-first century.
language: English
title: The Second Blessing: Columbus Medicine and Health, The Early Years
titlecomplete: The Second Blessing: Columbus Medicine and Health, The Early Years
publisher: Science Intl Corp