Smallpox. Tuberculosis. Polio. HIV/AIDS. The history of these diseases are vast and far-reaching! Learn how doctors and public health professionals of the past tackled these infectious diseases and see how their work affects practices today.
Mental Health
The history of mental health dates back to ancient times, where physicians believed madness of the mind had supernatural ties. As more was learned about the brain and psyche, so did mental health treatments and practices grow, expand, and evolve.
Nursing & Education
The teaching of proper health practices is a tradition that goes through the ages. See how the field of nursing developed over the decades and how past generations spread the word about public health.