Published Apr 27, 2020
63: Wounded and Dying: Nurses, Doctors, and Disease in the Civil War
Explore the transformative contributions of women in Civil War medicine, as the episode delves into the deadly impact of disease, the evolution of battlefield medical practices, and the vital roles played by pioneers like Sally Louisa Tompkins and organizations like the US Sanitary Commission.
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