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Medical innovations in the Civil War also included methods of transporting the wounded, including hospital trains.
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Read More »Ambulance services began during the Civil War and continue today
Read More »Dr. Edward Squibb’s legacy during the Civil War continues today
Read More »Civil War surgeons often prescribed medicines that if given today, would certainly raise an eyebrow
Read More »Satterlee Hospital was one of the most famous Civil War hospitals
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Read More »Author M.A. Schaffner tells the little-known story of the convalescent camp in Arlington, Virginia
Read More »What appears to be a drastic procedure can actually save a life
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