The National Library of Medicine, History of Medicine Division has created a new exhibit called Pictures of Nursing, which is based on the postcard collection of American nurse, Michael Zwerdling. His collection consists of 2,588 postcards of nurses and the nursing profession from around the world, most of which date from 1907 to 1920. The exhibition… Continue reading Nursing postcards
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Overlooked and Undervalued: The role of African Americans in Civil War medicine
The Melnick Medical Museum is pleased to partner with the Mahoning Valley Historical Society to present a lecture by Betsy Estilow called "Overlooked and Undervalued: The role of African Americans in Civil War Medicine." The lecture will take place at the Tyler History Center (325 West Federal Street, Youngstown, OH) on Wednesday, April 30th at… Continue reading Overlooked and Undervalued: The role of African Americans in Civil War medicine
Student nurses back in class
Work on the new display cases in Cushwa Hall (home of the Bitonte School of Health and Human Services) continues. There are new items in the four cases near the Lincoln Avenue entrance. These cases now feature artifacts from a wonderful recent donation to the museum from a local surgeon. You can read more about… Continue reading Student nurses back in class
Dr. Peter D’Onofrio speaks about Civil War medicine
On Wednesday evening, Dr. Peter D'Onofrio spoke to a full-capacity crowd about the many medical advancements made during the Civil War. Most of the improvements had to do with the organization of the military and provisions for wounded soldiers and veterans: The Army organized an effective method to evacuate wounded soldiers which included an Ambulance… Continue reading Dr. Peter D’Onofrio speaks about Civil War medicine
2010 Nursing Symposium
The Rose Melnick Medical Museum and William F. Maag Library are pleased to host the 2010 Nursing Symposium on Friday, April 2nd. The theme for this year's symposium is evidenced-based medicine in nursing practice. 9:00 am- "Implementing EBM policies at a community hospital" by Cindy Wetzel from Salem Community Hospital 10:00 am- "Safe medication administration"… Continue reading 2010 Nursing Symposium
Nurses Appreciation Day
Youngstown State University, Maag Library, and the Rose Melnick Medical Museum would like to invite all local nursing students, practicing nurses, and retired nurses to a morning of recognition on Friday, May 8th. The event will be held at the Melnick Medical Museum starting at 8:30 am. The event will include several speakers, a light… Continue reading Nurses Appreciation Day
Women in medicine
In honor of Women's History Month, this post will highlight some of the roles women have played in the field of medicine throughout history. Evidence from surviving artwork and texts reveals that women in ancient Rome and Egypt were physicians. At this time, the practice of medicine in most parts of the world was closely… Continue reading Women in medicine