For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building.
1 Corinthians 3:9
Growing Sanitariums
The success of the unique health center in Battle Creek, and a widespread craving for the healing therapies found there, launched an Adventist health care movement that soon extended throughout the world. Although growing these facilities wasn’t easy, there is no doubt that there was extreme dedication from the Adventists along with many blessings from God.
By 1910, after years of growth, there were sanitariums in over 20 states throughout America — and even more overseas. Today, more than 550 Adventist hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities care for people around the world. Although much has changed in the past 150 years, the founding principles of Adventist health continue to shine through its hospitals today.
Breathing Exercises at the Battle Creek Sanitarium
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Battle Creek Sanitarium
Battle Creek, MI
Madison Sanitarium
Madison, WI
Skodsborg Sanitorium
Skodsborg, Denmark
Glendale Sanitarium
Glendale, CA
Sydney Sanitarium
Sydney, Australia
Cape Sanitarium
Cape Town, South Africa
Claremont Sanitarium
Cape Town, South Africa
Washington Sanitarium
Takoma Park, MD
Did You Know?
In the mid-1800s, when Adventist health care began, the United States only had around 200 hospitals. Because of the absence of hygiene and the lack of understanding of germs, patients generally did not recover. However, the Battle Creek Sanitarium was different. Sanitation was a priority and Dr. John Harvey Kellogg’s patients had a significantly higher survival rate.
In the late 1880s only two-percent of New York homes had running water; people rarely bathed. The campaign for a “Saturday night bath” was sweeping the country and having some effect. Early health reformer, Ellen White, advocated that people should bathe as often as twice a week for their health — counsel that significantly improved the health of those who followed this advice.
In 1971, President Richard Nixon gave a speech sharing details of his trip to Asia. He talked about the Adventist hospitals in Asia where dedicated caregivers were helping to improve systems of medicine in that country. He went on to say, “I can think of nothing that does more to make friends for America abroad than that kind of selfless service…”
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