The Evolution of Polio Treatment: Iron Lungs Before Vaccines
Poliovirus was feared around the world, paralyzing thousands of children and adults. Known as the "iron lung," a large, cylindrical machine became a lifeline f…
Martha Ann Lillard: A Life Defined by Creativity in an Iron Lung
Martha Ann Lillard overcame the challenges of polio and life in an iron lung by embracing creativity and the arts. Through her paintings, poetry, and music, sh…