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Dr. John H. Moyer [1917-2004] was a medical researcher and professor at Hahnemann Medical College. He is known for his numerous publications, as well as his developmental research work on Diuril, an early and effective blood pressure medication, and his work on developing the first portable dialysis machine. From 1957 to 1974, Dr. Moyer acted as the Chair of Medicine at Hahnemann Medical College and Hospital, and later went on to become the Medical Director at Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital from 1974 to 1988. Contains a biography, bibliography, and photographs, focused on the Department of Medicine history and early hypertension research. Also contains information on the first Hahnemann symposium in 1958, on hypertension.