today i share the story of dr. alan l hart, a really fascinating figure in both #publichealth and #queer history. hart popularized the use of chest x-rays to diagnose asymptomatic tuberculosis, saving countless lives by ensuring they can get proactive treatment
http://queersciencelab.beehiiv.com/p/trans-scientist-spotlight-dr-alan-l-hart
hart was also one of the first people to receive a #transition related surgery (a hysterectomy). afterwards, he lived fully as a man. he was outed multiple times by scandal-ridden headlines but each time he continued to practice medicine and serve tuberculosis patients
hart was also a writer who critiqued american society, including the practice of #medicine. his life was prolific but his story is often overlooked in both medical and queer circles
ev nichols