To honor the 120 Anniversary occasion, two long-time physicians, Samuel J. Horwitz, M.D. and Carl F. Doerschuk, M.D., teamed up with a former UH archivist, Nancy C. Erdey, Ph.D., to publish a 260-page history book, For the Children, sharing the deep-rooted heritage of the hospital. Dr. Horwitz led the effort in compiling the historical data and anecdotes shared in the book.
“It was a labor of love,” said Horwitz, a neurologist who previously served as interim chairman of pediatrics for Rainbow (1992-1995). “There is such a rich history to share, and it runs alongside the history of Cleveland, and northeast Ohio. Rainbow Babies & Children’s has been caring for the community’s children for 120 years, and when you look back at all that has changed, not only in medicine, but also in the socioeconomic environment, it truly is amazing to see how far we have come, and to know that we are now among the best children’s hospitals in the country.”
In 1971, Rainbow Hospital merged with Babies & Children’s and the new Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital was born, complete with a new building on the UH campus, and over the past 36 years has grown into what is now the best children’s hospital in the Midwest.
“Medicine has come so far, and this institution has been leading the way in every aspect of healthcare for many, many years,” said Dalia Zemaityte, who has worked in nursing administration at Rainbow since 1960. “We have championed the rights of our patients, our families, and we have continued to raise the bar every step of the way. This book, For the Children, truly captures the spirit of our legacy.”
For the Children is a hard-covered coffee table-size book that is being sold online soon and at Joseph Beth Books at Legacy Village for $50. All proceeds benefit Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital. For more information, call 216-767-8563.