One of the articles in this edition, "Bed Rest The Basic Prescription," acknowledges the profound effect of antibiotic drugs in the treatment of tuberculosis, but it does not diminish the basic requirement of physical and mental rest in the cure rate.
As a result of effective drug therapy, outpatient treatment, and improved social and economic conditions many of the nation’s sanatoriums were closed and/or demolished when tuberculosis no longer presented a major public health threat.
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Complete edition of Mountain Air dated March 1956, Volume 32-Number 3.
One of the articles in this edition, "Bed Rest The Basic Prescription," acknowledges the profound effect of antibiotic drugs in the treatment of tuberculosis, but it does not diminish the basic requirement of physical and mental rest in the cure rate.
As a result of effective drug therapy, outpatient treatment, and improved social and economic conditions many of the nation’s sanatoriums were closed and/or demolished when tuberculosis no longer presented a major public health threat.
Eastern State Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Edna Colbaugh, Editor
Oklahoma Veterans Center-Talihina Division, Talihina, Oklahoma
March 1956
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This edition of Mountain Air was written in tribute to Maude Baker, wife of Dr. Forrest Baker, who passed away in October 1949. Mrs. Baker was a wife, mother, teacher, and a friend to all at the sanatorium.
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Partial edition of Mountain Air dated October 1949, Volume 26-Number 10.
This edition of Mountain Air was written in tribute to Maude Baker, wife of Dr. Forrest Baker, who passed away in October 1949. Mrs. Baker was a wife, mother, teacher, and a friend to all at the sanatorium.
Oklahoma State Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Edna Colbaugh, Editor
Mary Ayn Tullier of Talihina, Oklahoma from the collection of Dr. Forrest P. Baker
October 1949
Mary Ayn Tullier of Talihina, Oklahoma
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This edition of Mountain Air was dedicated to Dr. Forrest Pitt Baker, one of five Oklahomans who in April 1949, received the Distinguished Service Citation from the University of Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma Association in recognition of a career dedicated to the cause of tuberculosis sufferers in Oklahoma, and for outstanding achievement in their behalf and in behalf of the state, which he serves as superintendent of the Tuberculosis Sanatorium at Talihina. In addition to Dr. Baker, honorees at the Second Annual Achievement Day were oilmen Frank Phillips and Lew Wentz, coach and sports director Bennie Owen, author and historian Muriel Wright.
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Partial edition of Mountain Air dated May 1949, Volume 26, Number 5.
This edition of Mountain Air was dedicated to Dr. Forrest Pitt Baker, one of five Oklahomans who in April 1949, received the Distinguished Service Citation from the University of Oklahoma and the University of Oklahoma Association in recognition of a career dedicated to the cause of tuberculosis sufferers in Oklahoma, and for outstanding achievement in their behalf and in behalf of the state, which he serves as superintendent of the Tuberculosis Sanatorium at Talihina. In addition to Dr. Baker, honorees at the Second Annual Achievement Day were oilmen Frank Phillips and Lew Wentz, coach and sports director Bennie Owen, author and historian Muriel Wright.
Oklahoma State Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Edna Colbaugh, Editor
Mary Ayn Tullier of Talihina, Oklahoma from the collection of Dr. Forrest P. Baker
May 1949
Mary Ayn Tullier of Talihina, Oklahoma
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Sanatorium publications, such as Eastern Oklahoma Tuberculosis Sanatorium's monthly magazine titled Mountain Air, included prescriptive articles by doctors, creative writing by patients, funny stories and cartoons, and reports on sanatorium social life.
Mountain Air provided moral support to those who were restricted to bed and helped make sanatorium life pleasant, knowing that every patient's goal was to return home as soon as possible. The term, "chasing cure", was used to describe sufficient bedrest, following instructions, and biding your time until the doctor approved your medical discharge.
The back cover of this edition of Mountain Air features the cartoon character, "Charlie the Chaser", in his second magazine appearance (see page 12) drawn by Miss Theo Hickman who also drew the magazine's cover.
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Complete edition of Mountain Air dated April 1928-Volume 4, Number 6.
Sanatorium publications, such as Eastern Oklahoma Tuberculosis Sanatorium's monthly magazine titled Mountain Air, included prescriptive articles by doctors, creative writing by patients, funny stories and cartoons, and reports on sanatorium social life.
Mountain Air provided moral support to those who were restricted to bed and helped make sanatorium life pleasant, knowing that every patient's goal was to return home as soon as possible. The term, "chasing cure", was used to describe sufficient bedrest, following instructions, and biding your time until the doctor approved your medical discharge.
The back cover of this edition of Mountain Air features the cartoon character, "Charlie the Chaser", in his second magazine appearance (see page 12) drawn by Miss Theo Hickman who also drew the magazine's cover.
Oklahoma State Tuberculosis Sanatorium
Vivian Dean, Editor
Mary Ayn Tullier of Talihina, Oklahoma from the collection of Dr. Forrest P. Baker
April 1928
Mary Ayn Tullier of Talihina, Oklahoma
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