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Two historical artifacts reveal details about the start of osteopathic medicine

By The DO Staff

06.20.24

To celebrate the osteopathic medical profession’s 150th  anniversary in June 2024, The DO recently talked with Jason Haxton, director of the Museum of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri, who shared details about two intriguing historical items in the museum’s collection. Each was acquired within the past 15 years. The museum currently houses a collection spanning over 100,000 artifacts.