Monday, January 17, 2022

Patient Pioneer: The Story of Courtney Joyce MassGeneralHospital



On Sept. 1, 1821, the first patient came through the doors of Massachusetts General Hospital, inaugurating a tradition of excellence in patient care that is now more than 200 years old. That very first patient, however, was only one in a long line of patient pioneers. As the MGH community celebrates two centuries of care, we will introduce you to other “first patients” – trailblazers who have put their trust in this hospital in times of need and who have played leading roles in advancing care for all.