As Barlow Respiratory Hospital reflects on this milestone, we stand in humble gratitude for all whohavecomebeforeus, andallwhohavedriventhe important work of the hospital forward. We are gratefulforthecommunity we call home. We are gratefulforthestaff,forthe
physicians, nurses, clinical professionals,supportand administrative staff –whose sacrifice and skill have made us an awardwinning hospital with a legacy of excellence. We aregratefulforthepatients and families who trust us with their care. We are grateful for the referring
physicians and hospitals who have trusted us to providespecializedquality care to patients. We are grateful for the friends, foundations and donors who have supported the hospital with financial contributions that have madeourworkpossible.
Thank You

1902 - Infirmary and cafeteria buildings constructed. Barlow kitchen/cafeteria is still in use after 120 years


1903 - Barlow Sanatorium admitted first patient
1909 - Awarded gold medal for infirmary and cottage construction by Alaska-Ukon-Pacific Exposition


1910 - Williams Hall constructed for patient
1922 - 1931
1922 - Library constructed for medical texts

1912 - 1921
1927 - New, current, hospital building constructed
1932 - 1941

1938 - New official affiliation forged with University of Southern California Medical School

1943 - Barlow Guild founded for fundraising activities
1942 - 1951
1944 - New and effective treatment for tuberculosis developed
1952 - 1961
1953 -
1960 - New drugs developed to effectively treat and manage tuberculosis
1960 - New name, new focus: Barlow Sanatrorium transforms into Barlow Respiratory Hospital, to treat patients with chronic respiratory diseases
American Red Cross Cottages constructed 1919 Barlow Sanatorium first buildings constructed in 1902 Williams Hall constructed 1910 ReBuilding Barlow after infirmary burned down, construction of current hospital, 1927 Barlow Respiratory Hospital1962 - 1971
1970 - New patient population: Barlow begins admitting patients for weaning from prolonged mechanical ventilation as modern respiratory care evolves to incorporate new technology and equipment
1992 - 2001
1994 - Barlow Foundation incorporated
1994 - First published peer-reviewed journal article presenting Barlow weaning outcomes
1997 - Barlow Whittier at PIH Health Hospital opens to serve San Gabriel Valley
1998 - Therapist-Implemented Patient -Specific “TIPS©” Weaning Protocol developed
2001- First Annual Hans E. Einstein, MD, lecture
2002 - 2011
2007 Barlow Van Nuys Satellite Unit at Valley Presbyterian Hospital opens to serve San Fernando Valley

1972 - 1981
1974 - New building constructed adjacent to hospital
1975 - Barlow Guild House opens as gift shop under Margaret Freed’s leadership

2007 - “Post-ICU Mechanical Ventilation at Long-Term Care Hospitals: A Multicenter Outcomes Study” published
2012 - 2022
2016 - Designated only Passy-Muir Speaking Valve Center of Excellence in the Western United States
2016 - First hospital in California to achieve Gold Seal of Approval© for Disease Specific Certification for Respiratory Failure by The Joint Commission
2018 - Master Plan to ReBuild Barlow announced
2018 - Recertified for Gold Seal of Approval® for Disease Specific Certification for Respiratory
1976 related to modern-day respiratory disease
1981 - New building constructed adjacent to hospital
1982 - 1991
1988 - Bosworth Hall provided to Chris Brownlie
2018 Seismic retrofit begins
mechanical ventilation
1991 - Barlow Respiratory Research Center established
2020 - Construction of new radiology suite completed
2021 - Seismic retrofit concluded
2021 - Certified for Gold Seal of Approval© for Disease Specific Certification for Wound Care by The Joint Commission
2021 - “Post-COVID recovery: characteristics of chronically critically ill patients admitted to a long-term acute care hospital” — peer reviewed paper published

2021 - Construction of new pharmacy completed
2021 - Construction of new on-site laboratory completed
2021 - Demolition begins to prepare for construction of new hospital
2022 - Guild House renovated and repurposed as administrative offices
2022 -

2022 - Construction begins on new hospital building
