Living History – Is There a Doctor in the House?

The Sedona Heritage Museum is hosting the next in its Living History speaker series on Wednesday February 12 at 10:00 a..m. at the Museum. “Is there a Doctor in the House?” by Dr. Paul Schnur M.D. will be a presentation on the history of early medical care in the Verde Valley.
Dr. Schnur will review the development of health care in the Verde Valley beginning in 1866 when the first doctors came with the U.S. Army, and follow its progression to the early days of the Marcus J. Lawrence Hospital now called the Verde Valley Medical Center. He will tell stories of some of the early doctors in the Verde Valley.
Dr. Schnur has been on the staff of the Verde Valley Medical Center since 1963 when he started medical practice in Sedona. He practiced general medicine and plastic surgery in the Verde Valley until his retirement. His father Dr. Leo Schnur, M.D. was the first full time medical doctor in Sedona. Dr. Paul Schnur will also discuss his families’ contributions to health care in the Verde Valley starting 68 years ago.
This is a free event and open to the public.
Every year, the Sedona Heritage Museum presents a series of Living History talks. Speakers include descendants of pioneers, long-time residents with historical stories to share or other story-tellers about history. The Museum is located at 735 Jordan Road in Jordan Historical Park in Uptown Sedona and is open daily 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. For more information, call 928-282-7038.