This collection contains the papers of Stanford-affiliated geriatrician and family medicine specialist Dr. Joseph Hopkins, showcasing his contributions in various roles: (a) Serving as the medical director of the Midpeninsula Health Service from 1974 to 1989, (b) Acting as a physician and board member at the free-standing birth center 'The Birth Place' during the 1970s and 1980s, (c) Involvement with the Stanford Medical Community for Peace from 1970 to 1971, including his editorial role at the daily news publication 'The Axon,' (d) Materials pertaining to Dr. Hopkins' work in geriatric care, notably the Hospitalized Elderly Project and the Teaching Nursing Home Project.

Dr. Joseph R. Hopkins, MD, MMM, is Clinical Professor Emeritus at Stanford University's Department of Medicine, Division of Primary Care and Population Health. He obtained his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine and a Master of Medical Management degree from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business. Dr. Hopkins completed his internship at Los Angeles County Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in 1974 and his Family Medicine residency at the University of Rochester in 1976.

5.2 Linear Feet – 2 full-size cartons, 2 archives boxes, 1 half-sized archives box, and 2 flat boxes; 12 3/4W x 15 3/4L x 10 1/2"H (full-size carton), 5W x 12 1/2L x 10 1/2H" (archives box), 2 1/2W x 12 1/2L x 10 1/2H" (half-size archives box), 10 1/2W x 12 3/4L x 3 1/2H" (flat box), 11 3/4W x 15 1/4L x 3H" (flat box).

Property rights are held by the Stanford Medical History Center. Publication or use of collection materials outside the scope of the public domain and fair use is the sole responsibility of the researcher.

The 'Slides' and 'Patient Records' series, as well as materials in box 2 folder 1, are temporarily restricted in compliance with The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA).