Dr. Lawrence F. Flick
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Gosffo
N 40° 27.884 W 078° 50.222
17T E 683379 N 4481586
Physician heal they self! He suffered from pulmonary tuberculosis which is his field of study! Also, he believed disease was contagious and not hereditary! So wash your hands!
Waymark Code: WM7GX9
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 10/25/2009
Views: 3
Marker Text: Pioneer in antitubercular campaign and among first to recognize this disease was communicable. Organized first American tuberculosis society, 1892. Founded White Haven Sanatorium, 1901. Birthplace 400 yards east of highway.
Marker Name: Dr. Lawrence F. Flick
County: Cambria
Date Dedicated: 05/11/1959
Marker Type: Roadside
Location: U.S. 219, 1 mile S of Carrolltown
Category: Medicine & Science, Professions & Vocations
Website: [Web Link]
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