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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Also Known As Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health · Bloomberg School
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The world's first independent degree granting school of public health, founded in 1916 and based at 615 North Wolfe Street in Baltimore, one of nine divisions of Johns Hopkins University. The school works to keep millions of people around the world safe from illness and injury by pioneering new research, deploying knowledge in the field, and educating public health leaders. Since 1916 its people have contributed to eradicating smallpox, making water safe to drink, uncovering the dangers of tobacco, and containing the spread of HIV. Its earlier history under the name Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health is chronicled in the volumes its history page cites.
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Founding Year HeadquartersBaltimore, Maryland, United States 1 Cross-Tradition Connections
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1. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Website
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The School was founded in 1916 as the world's first independent degree-granting school of public health. Our rich history illustrates the breadth and depth of the School's mission and includes a legacy of trailblazing work to advance public health.
1. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Website
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Since 1916, our people have eradicated smallpox, made water safe to drink, uncovered the dangers of tobacco, and contained the spread of HIV.
1. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Website
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthHistory page, 1916Quote, History page, 1916
The School was founded in 1916 as the world's first independent degree-granting school of public health.
1. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Website
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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205
1. Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Website
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Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthAssociated With: Smallpox Eradication, About page, smallpox lineQuote, Associated With: Smallpox Eradication, About page, smallpox line
Since 1916, our people have eradicated smallpox, made water safe to drink, uncovered the dangers of tobacco, and contained the spread of HIV.
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