Home Visit Collection

Thirteen year old Denis Homer of Dudley, Worcestershire is visited by footballers of the West Bromwich Albion team at his home

Mon cher je t'assure que je te... 1845. Creator: Honore Daumier
Mon cher je t'assure que je te... 1845. Mon cher je t'assure que je te trouve mauvaise mine ce matin....ce n'est pas en medecin que je te parle

Nurse in FSA mobile camp unit conducts doctor... Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Nurse in FSA (Farm Security Administration) mobile camp unit conducts doctor to house trailer where there is a sick child. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon

The camp nurse introduces doctor to mother of sick baby, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The camp nurse introduces doctor to mother of sick baby. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. FSA (Farm Security Administration) camp unit

The doctor reassures the mother... the sick baby, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
The doctor reassures the mother after having seen the sick baby in the trailer. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, at FSA (Farm Security Administration) mobile camp

Nurse making her rounds, late in the afternoon, Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Nurse making her rounds, late in the afternoon. Merrill, Klamath County, Oregon. Unit of FSA (Farm Security Administration) mobile camp

Resident nurse come to visit family, FSA camp, Farmersville, Tulare County, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Farm Security Administration camp (FSA). Farmersville, Tulare County. Shows resident nurse come to visit family where there is sick baby

The Consultation or Last Hope, 1808 (coloured engraving)
CHT235319 The Consultation or Last Hope, 1808 (coloured engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

An Almoner and a Police Sergeant Visit a Poor Family, 1625-30 (oil on panel)
5895282 An Almoner and a Police Sergeant Visit a Poor Family, 1625-30 (oil on panel) by Dutch School, (17th century); 149x151.5 cm; Historical Museum, Amsterdam

An engraving depicting a doctor visiting his young patient at home
5310739 An engraving depicting a doctor visiting his young patient at home. Illustrated by Mary Ellen Edwards (1838-1934) an English artist and prolific illustrator of childrens books

Thirteen year old Denis Homer of Dudley, Worcestershire is visited by footballers of the West Bromwich Albion team at his home

Page from The Canon of Medicine C015 / 1552
Page from The Canon of Medicine (1025) by the Persian physician Avicenna (980-1037). These illustrations show the three stages of a patient visit. At top left the doctor examinesteh patient

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In the heart of rural Oregon, in the year 1939, a nurse from the FSA mobile camp unit embarked on her daily mission to bring healthcare to those in need. With compassion and dedication, she conducted home visits that would forever change the lives of families in Merrill, Klamath County. One particular visit captured by Dorothea Lange's lens depicted a momentous encounter between the camp nurse and a worried mother holding her sick baby. As they stood together, hope flickered in their eyes as they awaited the arrival of a doctor who had been summoned to offer his expertise. The anticipation was palpable as the doctor entered the humble abode. With gentle words and reassuring gestures, he comforted both mother and child. In that fleeting moment, fear transformed into trust as this medical professional promised to do everything within his power to heal their precious little one. As dusk settled over Merrill, another photograph immortalized the tireless efforts of this dedicated nurse making her rounds late in the afternoon. The weight of responsibility etched upon her face served as a reminder that even when darkness fell upon these communities, there were still individuals tirelessly working towards better health outcomes for all. Meanwhile, miles away at Farmersville in Tulare County, another resident nurse embarked on her own journey to visit families residing within an FSA camp. These compassionate souls brought not only medical aid but also much-needed solace during times of hardship. This notion is beautifully illustrated through historical engravings depicting doctors visiting patients at home throughout different eras. From "The Consultation or Last Hope" painted back in 1808 to "An Almoner and a Police Sergeant Visit a Poor Family" dating back to 1625-30; these images remind us that human connection has always played an integral role in healing. Even young Denis Homer from Dudley experienced firsthand how unexpected visitors can brighten one's day when footballers paid him a surprise visit.