Gainesville in Alachua County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
Health Professions Pioneer
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, May 31, 2019
1. Health Professions Pioneer Marker
When the College of Health Related Services opened in 1958, it was the first college of health professions located in an academic health center. Led by Dean Darrel Mase, the college joined the emerging professions of occupational therapy, physical therapy and medical technology in one academic organization. Mase believed that if students of different disciplines learned alongside each other, the health care team would function better and patient care could be improved. In 1966 the U.S. Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare cited the UF college as a model for the nation. By 1973, 70 similar colleges had been established. The college further broadened its health education programs in 2003 when it added public health and was renamed the College of Public Health and Health Professions.Erected 2011 by University of Florida.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1958.
Location. 29° 38.498′ N, 82° 20.705′ W. Marker is in Gainesville, Florida, in Alachua
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. George T. Harrell (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); IFAS (approx. 0.4 miles away); Florida 4-H (approx. 0.4 miles away); Robert Marston Science Library (approx. half a mile away); Robert C. Williamson Hall (approx. half a mile away); Ralph D. Turlington (approx. half a mile away); Century Tower Carillon (approx. half a mile away); Florida Extension (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gainesville.
Also see . . . University of Florida College of Nursing. (Submitted on June 29, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida.)
Photographed By Tim Fillmon, May 31, 2019
2. Health Professions Pioneer Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. This page has been viewed 125 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2019, by Tim Fillmon of Webster, Florida. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
