(1849 – 1919)
John H. Lowman, M.D., was an esteemed doctor, professor, and philanthropist who dedicated his life to pursuing a cure and spreading awareness for tuberculosis. He is nearly solely responsible for Cleveland’s current reputation as a leader in tuberculosis treatment and prevention, as he founded the Anti-Tuberculosis League of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County, as well as the Ohio Public Health Association. He served as a professor at the Western Reserve Medical College, where he became Professor of Materia Medica and Therapeutics, and Professor of Medicine. Dr. Lowman was an impassioned speaker and lecturer who, among his many positions and responsibilities in the medical community, found time to inspire those around him and do everything in his power to fight against tuberculosis. Upon retirement, he provided a generous endowment to the CMLA, where he is now honored in the Allen Memorial Medical Library through the John H. Lowman Room.