Richard Bayley was a prominent New York City physician and the first chief health officer of the city. An expert in yellow fever, he helped discover its epidemiology, improved city sanitation, performed the first successful arm amputation at the shoulder, and authored the Federal Quarantine Act of 1799.
Stories of those who were inspired by Mother Seton's mission
Friends & Followers is the latest podcast brought to you by the Seton Shrine that explores Elizabeth Ann Seton’s life through the eyes of those who were most intimately and profoundly inspired by her. From those who were here at the beginning to those who are inspired today, the podcast will dive into how people’s lives were affected by Elizabeth Ann Seton and her legacy. New episodes every two weeks! Visit setonshrine.org/podcast to learn more, or listen now on iTunes, Spotify, or Stitcher.