Date: Jan. 12, 2025
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: National Museum of Health and Medicine—2500 Linden Lane, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
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.
This event is free to the public, with no RSVP required. It will be held at the National Museum of Health and Medicine, 2500 Linden Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910. You can also participate through the museum's Facebook page.
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.
