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American Medical Association founded
Although founded in 1847, it wasn't until 1897 that the American Medical Association was incorporated. It is known as the first professional medical organization. -
Novocain is Used
Before the use of Novocain, cocaine was typically used as a local anesthetic. -
Push for Health Insurance
There was an extreme push for health insurance in 1910 and it gained momentum. Physicians opposed it at this time. -
Penicillin is discovered
Although it wasn't used for quite a while later, in 1928 Penicillin was discovered. -
First real health insurance
Instead of just "Health Sickness Plans" this is the time that the first health insurance was used. It was started by a bunch of Dallas teachers. -
Penicillin is finally used
Finally Penicillin is used to combat infections.
