[The history of Jan Gwiazdomorski's "Health House" in Cracow].

Dr Jan Gwiazdomorski founded the first infirmary that was called Health House in Cracow in 1883. In the begining its addresses was No 39 Karmelicka Street, and in 1889 it was moved to No 1 Siemiradzkiego Street. Surgical, ginecological, obstetric and other patients were admitted there except those suffering from contagious diseases and mental disorders. After its founder's death, "Dom Zdrowia" was taken over by surgeon Maksymilian Rutkowski and gynecologist Bruno Wojciechowski who adapted it for new patient's needs. In Health House more than 30 patients could be hospitalized. Before World War I Rutkowski withdrew from the partnerschip. Wojciechowski became the sole owner of the hospital. After his death it became the property of the Sedzimir's. During the Nazi occupation it was managed by Marian Mossler. After the war it was nationalized in 1950 and turned onto the Station of Ambulance Service.