Old Fort Lowell in Tucson in Pima County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Post Hospital
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, December 27, 2016
1. Post Hospital Marker
Inscription.
Post Hospital. . The post surgeon was the cornerstone of army medical care. He was either a medical officer or a local civilian. At Fort Lowell, 21 men served in this capacity, assisted by enlisted hospital stewards. The surgeon maintained the health of all military personnel, including wives, children, and civilian employees. He also regulated sanitation. He had no one else to consult, relying solely on his education, experience, and medical books. , By the 1870s, the post surgeon used antiseptics. A decade later, he had such anesthetics as sulfuric ether and chloroform. The soldiers' ailments commonly included malaria, diarrhea, venereal diseases, alcoholism, rheumatism, headaches, sprains, and gunshot wounds.
The post surgeon was the cornerstone of army medical care. He was either a medical officer or a local civilian. At Fort Lowell, 21 men served in this capacity, assisted by enlisted hospital stewards. The surgeon maintained the health of all military personnel, including wives, children, and civilian employees. He also regulated sanitation. He had no one else to consult, relying solely on his education, experience, and medical books.
By the 1870s, the post surgeon used antiseptics. A decade later, he had such anesthetics as sulfuric ether and chloroform. The soldiers' ailments commonly included malaria, diarrhea, venereal diseases, alcoholism, rheumatism, headaches, sprains, and gunshot wounds.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles.
Location. 32° 15.62′ N, 110° 52.429′ W. Marker is in Tucson, Arizona, in Pima County. It is in Old Fort Lowell. Marker can be reached from North Craycroft Road. Marker is in Fort Lowell Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2900 North Craycroft Road, Tucson AZ 85712, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Major Joseph B. Girard and family. Surgeon Girard was post surgeon six different times from 1873-1891.
circa 1889
5. Photo displayed on marker.
Post Hospital looking east in 1889.
circa 1889
6. Photo displayed on marker.
Parade grounds looking southwest from the post hospital. Officer's Quarters, Cottonwood Lane and flagpole are in the background.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 31, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 31, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 485 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 31, 2016, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.