History

A history of caring and prevention

historical nursesFounded in 1913, EHE International was built on the belief that the most effective form of healthcare involves a comprehensive clinical assessment and proactive intervention designed to reduce the instance of disease.

Today, we offer the only standardized, nationally–available preventive healthcare plan designed to meet the needs of U.S. employers.

 

Historical fact

Howard TaftBetween his tenure as the 27th President of the United States and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Honorable William Howard Taft was EHE International's first Chairman of the Board.
 

Chronology

1913Incorporated, New York. Founders: Harold Ley and Professor Irving Fisher.
1914EHE opens first healthcare center dedicated to "preventive health and wellness" (NYC).
1917-18 
Company completes 50,000 physical examinations.
1925EHE publishes "Manual of Procedure in Physical Examination" which quickly became the recognized resource in preventive health practice for "healthy" employees.
1928Company passes 500,000 mark in completed physical examinations.
1937More than 1,500,000 physical examinations performed
1947Co-founder Irving Fisher dies.
1953EHE celebrates 40th Anniversary with General Douglas MacArthur as its Keynote Speaker.
1969Company acquired by Dun & Bradstreet, a division of Reuben H. Donnelley.
1976More than 40,000 comprehensive examinations are completed annually.
1978Control Data Corporation acquires company.
1985Three million examinations completed.
1986UM Holdings Ltd. acquires company.
2000Company's name changed to EHE International.
2001EHE introduces its signature "all-inclusive" program setting a new standard in preventive health and wellness programs.
2003The Company expands service locations across 42 states.