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A sanatorium (from Latin sānāre 'to heal, make healthy'), also sanitarium or sanitorium, is a historic name for a specialised hospital for the treatment of specific diseases, related ailments and convalescence.
1. : an establishment or facility offering usually long-term medical care or treatment: such as. a. : an establishment that provides therapy typically involving specific regimens (such as special diet, fresh air, or daily exercise) for treatment or rehabilitation.
The following is a list of notable sanatoria (singular: sanatorium) in the United States. Sanatoria were medical facilities that specialized in treatment for long-term illnesses. Many sanatoria in the United States specialized in treatment of tuberculosis in the twentieth century prior to the discovery of antibiotics .
The Sanatorium Movement in America. The first American sanatorium was built by Edward Livingstone Trudeau at Saranac Lake in the Adirondacks in 1885. Trudeau, like many of the early pioneers of the Sanatorium movement, was afflicted with tuberculosis, but believed he had cured himself of his symptoms after an extended stay in the mountains in ...
Nov 29, 2022 · In the early 20th century, a new form of treatment for tuburculosis emerged in Europe and North America. Sanatoriums were a hybrid between a hospital and a resort, built to maximise patients’ exposure to sunlight and clean air. Their bright, open spaces influenced both healthcare and modern architecture.
Mar 21, 2020 · A Historical Lesson in Disease Containment. Tuberculosis sanatoriums offered patients fresh air, entertainment, and socialization—for those who could afford them. By Annika Neklason.
Feb 18, 2018 · After antibiotic treatments for TB became effective in the 1950s, the building was converted into a general hospital and is now a rehabilitation center for children. Fabrice Fouillet. By Alice ...
