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Helen Hayes Hospital company history timeline

1900

The hospital, located in a commodious house on the banks of the Hudson River, first opened its doors to patients on December 5, 1900.

The hospital was established in 1900 by Doctor Newton M. Shaffer as the New York State Hospital for the Care of Indigent Crippled and Deformed Children.

1905

In April 1905, the New York State Hospital for the Care of Crippled and Deformed Children was relocated to West Haverstraw in Rockland County, NY. The new hospital housed and cared for approximately 50 children in a residence that boasted views of the Hudson River.

1923

In 1923, during the Polio epidemic, the hospital was renamed The New York State Orthopedic Hospital for Children.

1929

In 1929, it became the New York State Reconstruction Home.

1945

In 1945, during World War II, the hospital lifted its age restrictions and began to admit patients over the age of 21.

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