Walther Cancer Foundation In 1985, Dr. Joseph E. Walther sold the and used the $37 million in proceeds to establish the Walther Medical… Read More »Walther Cancer Foundation
Joseph E. Walther (Nov. 24, 1912-Dec. 10, 2005). Joseph Edward Walther was born and raised in Rushville, Indiana. In his youth, Walther was… Read More »Joseph E. Walther
Joseph H. Ward (Aug. 26, 1872 – Dec. 12, 1956). Joseph Henry Ward was born in Wilson, North Carolina. He left Wilson as… Read More »Joseph H. Ward
John H. Warvel Sr. (Nov. 28, 1893-June 19, 1967). A native of Bradford, Ohio, Warvel received his medical degree from Ohio State University in… Read More »John H. Warvel Sr.
August (Gus) Maseru Watanabe (Aug. 17, 1941-June 9, 2009). Renowned physician, clinical investigator, and pharmaceutical executive, August (Gus) Watanabe was born in Portland, Oregon,… Read More »August (Gus) Maseru Watanabe
Westview Hospital Until the 1970s, local medical doctors did not accept osteopathic methods of treatment using muscle and skeletal manipulation, and osteopaths… Read More »Westview Hospital
Ryan White (Dec. 6, 1971-Apr. 8, 1990). Ryan White, a middle school student living near Kokomo, Indiana, contracted HIV (Human Immunodeficieny Virus)… Read More »Ryan White
Willis Mortuary (C. M. C. Willis & Son Mortuary) Cassius Marcellus Clay Willis (C. M. C. Willis), the first certified Black mortician, funeral director, and undertaker in Indiana founded… Read More »Willis Mortuary (C. M. C. Willis & Son Mortuary)
Winona Memorial Hospital Winona Memorial Hospital, known then as Memorial Clinic, opened its doors to patients in 1956. The Glossbrenner mansion, 3202 North… Read More »Winona Memorial Hospital
William Niles Wishard Sr. (Oct. 10, 1851-Jan. 23, 1941). Pioneer in urology, “father” of City Hospital, and medical educator, William Niles Wishard Sr. was… Read More »William Niles Wishard Sr.
