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Send for the Doctor

Old Salem Museums & Gardens
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In this episode, "Send for the Doctor!" We take a look at viruses of the 19th century that affected the people of Salem. Have you been thinking a lot about pandemics and epidemics recently? We have to. Thankfully, we can take comfort in the fact that people in history have dealt with widespread illness and were able to come up with cures and take care of each other so we come back even stronger. In this video you can see how Doctor Vierling used scientific study, as well as his commitment to learning from the Cherokee to develop methods for treating the sick. Hey, teachers! Find lesson plans and more at www.oldsalem.org/learninginplacevideos. ...more
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Send for the Doctor
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2021Aug 30
In this episode, "Send for the Doctor!" We take a look at viruses of the 19th century that affected the people of Salem. Have you been thinking a lot about pandemics and epidemics recently? We have to. Thankfully, we can take comfort in the fact that people in history have dealt with widespread illness and were able to come up with cures and take care of each other so we come back even stronger. In this video you can see how Doctor Vierling used scientific study, as well as his commitment to learning from the Cherokee to develop methods for treating the sick. Hey, teachers! Find lesson plans and more at www.oldsalem.org/learninginplacevideos.

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