Description

See the tools and learn about the knowledge doctors worked with 150 years ago! We’ll compare treatments from 1865 to what we find familiar in our modern day lives. This engaging discussion will be led by a modern-day medical professional and historian. This class was a part of The Castle’s All Ages Virtual History Camp: United & Divided: 1860 – 1870s.”

Provider: Brian Horgan

Brian W. Horgan, PA-C, is a board-certified physician assistant with over 30 years of clinical experience in primary care medicine. He received his Masters degree from the University of Nebraska and his Bachelors degree from Youngstown State University. Mr. Horgan has also served as the chief medical officer for the Army of Ohio, since 2012. In this role, he has provided medical support for the battalion and living history pertaining to Civil War medicine. Mr. Horgan is a long-standing member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War and currently serves as a Department officer.

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