Medical Museum Lecture Series

Historical Diseases From a Modern Perspective–The American (Military) Experience

2025 NMHM January Lecture
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When:
In person at NMHM
Sunday, January 12, 2025, 2 p.m.
Where:

National Museum of Health and Medicine
2500 Linden Lane
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910

And online - @MedicalMuseum on Facebook

What:

Join NMHM for a Book Talk with Dr. James Shaw as he presents on the history of specific diseases affecting troop strength and military preparedness from the Revolutionary War to World War II. As Shaw briefly describes each of the main diseases affecting our service members throughout history, he will also explain the relationship between a disease and the factors that cause it and discuss re-emerging diseases in a present-day context.

Cost:

FREE! Open to the public. No RSVP required.

Contact:

For more information, email USArmy.Detrick.MEDCOM-USAMRMC.List.Medical-Museum@health.mil

Request ADA accommodations 10 business days in advance at (301) 319-3303 or by email to: USArmy.Detrick.MEDCOM-USAMRMC.List.Medical-Museum@health.mil.

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