Hektoen International

A Journal of Medical Humanities

Tag: Joslin Diabetes Center

  • The Beetham Eye Institute at the Joslin Diabetes Center

    Annabelle S. SlingerlandBoston, Massachusetts, United States 108 Bay State Road Spanning over three generations of leading ophthalmologists, the Beetham Eye Institute has contributed to major breakthroughs in diabetes eye care, from the first location of Dr. William P. Beetham’s ophthalmology practice at 108 Bay State Road in Boston to its current role as the ophthalmology…

  • The Joslin Diabetes Center

    Annabelle S. SlingerlandLeiden, the Netherlands Matthew BrownBoston, Massachusetts, United States Of the many hospitals that have risen to fame because of the accomplishments of their staff, the Joslin Diabetes Center is one of the most iconic. Founded at a time when diabetes was largely untreatable and often a death sentence, it was named after Elliott…