Our History

The story of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta began in 1915 with 20 hospital beds in two cottages in Decatur, Ga. A century later, we are a top-ranked pediatric healthcare system with three hospitals and more than 850,000 patient visits yearly. ;xNLx;;xNLx;The first 100 years at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta were highlighted by miraculous moments in time. From the founding of our hospitals and the tireless support of the community to medical breakthroughs and groundbreaking research, each moment has paved the way for our success. ;xNLx;;xNLx;Learn about some of the significant moments from our journey in the areas of medicine, research and teaching, and community support by exploring this interactive timeline. Navigate chronologically using the timeline slider below or clicking on individual milestone images.

1913-06-30 20:31:39

Bertie Wardlaw begins fundraising for a children's hospital

1913-09-01 00:00:00

Dr. Michael Hoke lays groundwork for Scottish Rite

1913-11-01 00:00:00

The Scottish Rite Auxiliary is established with a pencil sale

1915-09-15 00:00:00

Scottish Rite Convalescent Home for Crippled Children opens

1915-11-30 20:31:39

Scottish Rite's first patients are admitted

1915-11-30 20:31:39

After its first year of operation, Scottish Rite reports patient progress

1915-12-15 20:31:39

Scottish Rite celebrates Valentine's Day

1916-09-15 00:00:00

Thomas Egleston, Jr.'s will to fund a children's hospital

1919-03-27 20:31:39

Scottish Rite hosts a concert to fund an expansion

1919-05-15 00:00:00

Scottish Rite screens Chaplin film as fundraiser

1919-05-17 00:00:00

Scottish Rite Masons raise $95,300 in two hours

1920-05-15 20:31:39

Scottish Rite serves as national model for treatment

1928-01-15 00:00:00

Henrietta Egleston Hospital for Children opens

1928-10-15 00:00:00

Henrietta Egleston Hospital Auxiliary forms

1928-10-24 03:58:55

Egleston's first surgical patient is admitted

1929-05-15 00:00:00

Egleston hosts a Pet Parade

1929-07-27 03:58:55

One-year after opening, Egleston reports patient progress

1933-03-27 20:31:39

1st UGA Bullpups vs. GA Tech Baby Jackets charity game

1933-11-30 20:31:39

Egleston Medical Director helps establish American Board of Pediatrics

1939-01-01 00:00:00

Dr. Hiram Kite develops the "Kite Method" to treat clubfoot

1939-12-30 20:31:39

Egleston benefits from the Gone with the Wind Charity Ball

1940-10-24 03:58:55

Rich's gives braces and shoes to patients during WWII

1941-12-01 00:00:00

Battery power is added to operating and delivery rooms

1943-05-15 00:00:00

The Demonstration Garden opens at Egleston

1943-12-31 20:31:39

Rare rabbit serum for meningitis flown to Egleston

1946-04-30 20:31:39

Margaret Mitchell donates for Hughes Spalding Pavilion

1952-04-30 20:31:39

Hughes Spalding Pavilion opens

1956-01-01 20:31:39

Emory and Egleston form a teaching relationship

1958-12-31 20:31:39

Georgia offers surgical training for African Americans

1966-01-30 20:31:39

1st African American pediatrician to practice in GA

1976-01-30 20:31:39

Scottish Rite opens at north Atlanta location

1977-01-30 20:31:39

The first Festival of Trees fundraiser is held

1980-12-30 20:31:39

Egleston's first kidney transplant

1981-12-30 20:31:39

The first annual Children's Holiday Parade is held

1983-12-01 00:00:00

Partnership with Children's Miracle Network begins

1984-01-01 00:00:00

Egleston's first blood and bone marrow transplant

1985-12-15 20:31:39

Medical Director helps establish the Emory-Egleston Research Center

1986-05-01 00:00:00

The Pediatric Sports Medicine program opens

1987-01-28 20:31:39

Egleston's first liver transplant

1987-07-01 00:00:00

Scottish Rite becomes a Pediatric Trauma Center

1987-11-30 20:31:39

The Henrietta "Eglephant" mascot debuts

1988-03-30 20:31:39

"Scotty Dog" debuts as the Scottish Rite Mascot

1988-07-01 00:00:00

Egleston 's first heart transplant

1989-01-30 20:31:39

Scottish Rite's first dorsal rhizotomy surgery

1989-03-01 00:00:00

Egleston forms the first pediatric disaster medical assistance team

1991-04-01 00:00:00

Egleston offers ECMO

1991-11-30 20:31:39

"Immunize Georgia's Little Guys" campaign begins

1991-12-01 00:00:00

A computerized diagnostic system is established

1992-01-30 20:31:39

The Max Brown Family Resource Library opens

1992-05-01 00:00:00

Egleston performs high-risk cardiac ablation

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