Martha Ann Lillard: The Last American Iron Lung User
Martha Ann Lillard, one of the last iron lung users, overcame polio to live a life of creative expression and inspirati…
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,…
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. Thro…