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KCU D'Angelo Library Historical Archives-Osteopathic Hospitals: Conley Hospital

History

Conley Hospital opened at 619/621 Garfield on Nov.16, 1936 with 35 beds. By the end of its first week of operation all the beds were filled. It was named after George Conley, DO, MD who used some of his own money to help fund the building of the hospital. It was the first undergraduate teaching hospital on the campus of an osteopathic college. In May of 1944 it was converted into a maternity hospital with the opening of Osteopathic Hospital at 11th and Harrison. Conley Maternity Hospital closed in 1972 when University Hospital opened.

Dr. Conley and Dean Peach Break Ground

Under Construction

Dedication 1936

Clinical Staff 1936

Conley 1970s

Staff 1940s

Delivery Room

Nursery

Patient Ward

New Arrival

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