Contributed by Teresa Douglass, Genealogy Specialist
In January, many of us focus on getting fit and healthy. To help inspire you in this pursuit, this week we highlight images from our Health Care in Harrison County digital collection. For more inspiration, visit the collection.
Here’s to your good health!
Dr. Fred R. Bierly examines his grandson in this ca. 1940 photograph. Dr. Bierly was a practicing physician at Elizabeth for 43 years.
Dentist Dr. Howard K. Binkley examines Robert Bosler Jr., a school student at Depauw. Dr. Binkley had a dental practice in Corydon from 1939 to 1975.
Dr. Carl E. Dillman and county nurse Lillian Johnson (far right) provide immunizations to students at New Amsterdam in March 1940. Dr. Dillman was a general practitioner in Harrison County for 46 years, from 1935 to 1981. Dillman was known as a tireless worker who delivered hundreds of babies and continued to conduct house calls up until his retirement.
