Broadlawns: A Century of Caring

Do you know the name "Broadlawns" here in Iowa but don't know much about it? We are very happy to welcome back a program from Dr. Jean Logan, who has published the book Broadlawns: A Century of Caring. In what is believed to be the first comprehensive book about the healthcare facility, it documents the rich history and curated stories that illuminate Broadlawns over the course of the last century, from 1924 to 2024. The medical center has persisted through the worst of times and the best of times, tending to the people of Polk County, Iowa. Originally established as a tuberculosis hospital, today it has transformed into a facility that comprehensively meets peoples’ healthcare needs by providing access to high quality care at lower financial costs. Come discover how Broadlawns was able to survive hard times and emerge as one of the best public hospitals in the nation.

Dr. Logan will have copies of her book for sale after her presentation. Cash only, please.

Jean Logan is a nurse, a researcher and an educator who, as an elected official served two six-year terms on the Broadlawns Board of Trustees. During her tenure on the board, she was twice elected chairperson. Dr. Logan holds a Ph.D. from Iowa State University, and she was a Professor of Nursing at Grand View University for many years. While she was a faculty member she helped design the Caring Curriculum, which influenced the title of the book.