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Wynning History in the Press – April 13, 2020

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Jake Wynn

The blog's focus on the 1918 influenza pandemic has been featured in the Pottsville Republican-Herald.

Posted in Reflection, Schuylkill CountyTagged 1918, 1918 Influenza Outbreak, Coal Region, COVID-19, Health, Healthcare, Influenza, Medical History, Medicine, Newspaper, Pennsylvania, Pottsville, Reflection, Schuylkill County1 Comment

“Honor the Nurses” – 1918 Influenza Pandemic in the Coal Region

Posted on March 23, 2020March 27, 2020 by Jake Wynn

An editorial from 1918 celebrated the efforts of nurses in the influenza pandemic. The words still ring true in our own pandemic.

Posted in Coal Region, Wilkes-BarreTagged 1918, 1918 Influenza Outbreak, Coal Region, COVID-19, Luzerne County, Medical History, Medicine, Newspaper, Nurses, October 1918, Pennsylvania, Wilkes-Barre2 Comments

Living History – The COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on March 14, 2020March 13, 2020 by Jake Wynn

During this pandemic, listen to the experts in public health. But also take the opportunity to document this historical moment for future generations.

Posted in ReflectionTagged 1918 Influenza Outbreak, Coal Region, COVID-19, Medicine, Pandemic, Pennsylvania, Reflection, Spanish Flu1 Comment

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