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Hydrotherapy

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Hydrotherapy

Fighting an Invisible Enemy: Polio Epidemics in Rockford

Polio in Rockford
Dr. Anderson Remembers
A Map of the 1945 Polio Cases
A Committee Takes Charge
Hospitals Prepare
Gathering Equipment
Calling all Personnel
Reinforcements Arrive
Helping the First Responders
Social Distancing
Drastic Measures
No Escape
Diagnosis
Round the Clock Care
The Iron Lung
Fun and Games
Regaining Skills
Rehabilitation
Going Home
Freeman School
Hydrotherapy
Highland School
Swimming for Strength
Trying to Prevent More Outbreaks
Lifelong Efforts

Midway Village Museum 6799 Guilford Rd. Rockford, IL 61107 (815) 397-9112 www.midwayvillage.com

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