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Melnick Medical Museum

Blog of the Melnick Medical (history) Museum

  • polio
  • surgery
  • Civil War
  • medicine
  • medical history
  • technology
  • nursing
  • iron lung
  • medical instruments
  • Youngstown OH
  • exhibit
  • pharmacy
  • women
  • 19th century medicine
  • medical artifacts
  • doctors offices
  • 19th century
  • country doctor
  • medical education

Tag: medical artifacts

New Video!

July 9, 2015 Cassie NesporLeave a comment

Finally! We're back to creating more videos for the museum's YouTube channel! The latest video was added last week. Its about rural doctors in the early 1800s. I hope you enjoy it!

First items displayed in Cushwa Hall

October 3, 2013October 3, 2013 Cassie NesporLeave a comment

The first of the new display cases in Cushwa Hall were filled this morning! After a new paint job and a good cleaning, the display cases looked good in their new location. This is the main entrance to the College of Health and Human Services from Lincoln Avenue. During class changes, this hallway is pretty… Continue reading First items displayed in Cushwa Hall →

Early pharmaceutical tools

February 25, 2009 Cassie Nespor3 Comments

Before the industrial production of medicines, all syrups, ointments, pills, and salves were made by hand- often by a trained apothecary or pharmacist. Over the years, specialized tools were developed to assist these specialists in making a variety of medicines. Mortars and pestles were used to grind, pulverize, and mix herbs and powdered medicines. They… Continue reading Early pharmaceutical tools →

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