doctors offices – Melnick Medical Museum

Doctors by the numbers: Youngstown at the turn of the 20th century

October 28, 2015 Cassie Nespor5 Comments

One of our visitors' favorite exhibits, the office recreations, can now be seen in downtown Youngstown at the Tyler History Center! In preparation for this exhibit, I did some additional research on the professional changes in the medical profession in Youngstown during the early 20th century. I knew, generally, about office hours and specialization, but… Continue reading Doctors by the numbers: Youngstown at the turn of the 20th century

Dr. Betterman and the story of how modern medicine came to a small town (1868-1910)

May 23, 2013May 24, 2013 Cassie Nespor1 Comment

"All doctors have to put on a bold front. [...] I am not ashamed to confess that I do not know it all. Probably never will. I do try to use the best things and methods that rational science has to officer. All medicine has much yet to learn." So writes Dr. Amos Betterman in… Continue reading Dr. Betterman and the story of how modern medicine came to a small town (1868-1910)

We’re on YouTube!

April 20, 2011April 29, 2011 Cassie NesporLeave a comment

The Rose Melnick Medical Museum now as a YouTube channel! You can find a short video describing the museum, our collections, and an interview with the curator here: General tour and interview We also have a new video which talks about the general evolution of medical practice in America using the city of Youngstown, OH… Continue reading We’re on YouTube!