Hansen’s Disease, Part 1
Season 1 Episode 6 | 28m 8s
Hansen’s Disease, Part 1
the stigma and discrimination faced by patients with Hansen’s Disease, which is formerly known as leprosy. Sexton visits the Hansen’s Disease Center in Carville, Louisiana. She interviews Sister Laura Stricker, a member of the Sisters of Charity who has worked at Carville since 1925, and Assistant Surgeon General Dr. John Trautman.
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Folks is a local public television program presented by LPB
Hansen’s Disease, Part 1
Season 1 Episode 6 | 28m 8s
the stigma and discrimination faced by patients with Hansen’s Disease, which is formerly known as leprosy. Sexton visits the Hansen’s Disease Center in Carville, Louisiana. She interviews Sister Laura Stricker, a member of the Sisters of Charity who has worked at Carville since 1925, and Assistant Surgeon General Dr. John Trautman.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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Folks is a local public television program presented by LPB