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100

Hippocrates is known as

"Father of Medicine"

100

This scientist discovered penicillin, the world’s first antibiotic.

Alexander Fleming

100

This nurse is known for her work during the Crimean War and for improving sanitary conditions in hospitals.

Florence Nightingale

100

Known for pioneering the smallpox vaccine, his work led to the eradication of the disease.

Edward Jenner

100

Who invented bifocals

Benjamin Franklin
200

Florence Nightingale is known as

"Founder of Modern Nursing"

Good to know: also called "Lady with the Lamp"

200

He developed the polio vaccine, helping to nearly eradicate the disease worldwide

Jonas Salk

200

An American nurse who established the American Red Cross

Clara Barton

200

This surgeon performed the first successful human heart transplant.

Christiaan Barnard

200

First female physician

Elizabeth Blackwell

300

Louis Pasteur is known as

"Father of Microbiology"

300

Invented the x-ray

Wilhelm Röntgen

300

What did Clara Barton establish to aid in helping find missing soldiers

A bureau of records

300

What did Benjamin Franklin begin to understand about germs?

the common cold was easily spread from person to person, debunking the common myth that wet clothing made you sick

300

Developed the culture plate method to identify pathogens

Robert Koch

400

He is known as the "Father of Modern Surgery" and introduced antiseptic procedures

Joseph Lister

400

Invented the microscope lens that allowed visualization of organisms

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

400
What is invalid's kitchen?

a kitchen where appealing food for patients with special dietary requirements was cooked

400

What did Robert Jarvik create?

First artificial heart

400

What is Ben Carson known for?

Famous for his surgeries to separate conjoined twins

500

What was Dr. Red Duke known for? Why was his invention important?

Refined the way we treat trauma patients. Invented Life Flight helicopter air ambulances and established the trauma/triage protocols used in many hospitals today. 

500

Who discovered germ theory, AND what did germ theory prove?

Louis Pasteur. His germ theory proved that microorganisms cause disease 

500

What bed #s did Florence Nightingale work with during the Crimean Fever?

38-90

500

Examined tooth scrapings and observed the bacteria that causes tooth decay

Anton van Leeuwenhoek

500

What is the process of removing microorganisms from milk called?

Pasteurization 

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