Battle Creek Sanitarium Analysis
The Battle Creek Sanitarium started in 1866 as a “water-cure” or hydro-therapy unit called the Health Reform Institution. The organization began with a vision that was played out by the religious couple, James and Ellen Smith, with the support of their church. The building was a spacious two-story farm house that started with 2 patients and quickly grew into 4 building complex which held over 700 patients.
After some time, with new management and new policies, the name was changed from the Health Reform Institution to the Sanitarium. Radical improvements in equipment, establishment of training school for nurses, and scientifically trained physicians built confidence in the organization and won favor with the public leading to the dedication
After some time, with new management and new policies, the name was changed from the Health Reform Institution to the Sanitarium. Radical improvements in equipment, establishment of training school for nurses, and scientifically trained physicians built confidence in the organization and won favor with the public leading to the dedication