North Carolina Medical Society Alliance Celebrates 100 Years
In the beginning…
The first board of the Woman’s Auxiliary consisted of members from around the state. Fifty-three charter members recruited more members and, in 1928, started their first project—the funding of beds at four tuberculosis sanatoria in North Carolina. Other highlights from our first decade include— 1924 The second annual meeting was held in Raleigh. Dues were set at one dollar per year. 1925 The social side of the Auxiliary was stressed, but members began to promote a role of service, especially related to child health. 1926 The Auxiliary emphasized efforts to establish more county units. 1927 By the fifth annual meeting, 10-12 county units had been established. 1928 The first health project was established. The Auxiliary voted to maintain a bed at the State Tuberculosis Sanatorium near Southern Pines. Doctor’s Day was celebrated for the first time. 1929 One hundred twenty-five people attended the Annual Meeting in Greensboro where the constitution was revised. Sources for the information above include: Historical Highlights, North Carolina Medical Society Alliance Diamond Anniversary, 1923-1998; MEDICINE in North Carolina; Essays in the History of Medical Science and Medical Service, 1524-1960, chapter 13, page 252; Draft of an article written for magazine publication upon the 80th anniversary of the NCMSA
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