Freedmen's Hospital

Freedmen's Hospital was established in 1862 in Washington, D.C., initially to provide medical care to formerly enslaved people and freedmen during and after the Civil War. It aimed to address the health needs of African Americans who faced systemic discrimination and lacked access to healthcare. The hospital was linked to Howard University, playing a crucial role in training Black medical professionals. Over the years, Freedmen's Hospital became known for its contributions to public health and medical education, reflecting the broader struggle for racial equality and access to quality healthcare in the United States.