Smithsonian Lecture Series: Saving Lives, Saving History

From groundbreaking transplant surgeries to revolutionary ambulance services, HBO’s critically acclaimed drama series “The Pitt” has spotlighted how our region has shaped the story of modern health care. And while the show brings attention to life-saving innovations in medicine, the real stories extend far beyond the screen.

So, what is the history behind these innovations? How do museums collect and interpret the objects and personal experiences behind this history?

Join Alexandra Lord, chair of the division of medicine and science at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History, and Anne Madarasz, chief historian and director of the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, as they reflect on how medical innovations and everyday health care objects have shaped American life over the last 200 years.

Admission: 

• $10 In-person General Admission
• $5 In-person HHC Member
• $5 Virtual General Admission
• FREE Virtual HHC Member