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Medicine

Local Legends: The only doc in town

Local Legends: The only doc in town

Fred Fogel Shepard took care of the residents of College Corner for decades as the only medical doctor in town in the mid-1900s.
Brad Spurlock May 6, 2025
The emergency entrance to McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital

Reflections: Medical care

Columnist Allan Winkler's wife recently landed in McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital with a serious infection. The situation led Winkler to reflect on the cost of health care in the U.S.
Allan Winkler Dec 15, 2024
The Old Townie: Drugs, smokes and booze

The Old Townie: Drugs, smokes and booze

Oxford's pharmacies have changed drastically in the decades since Steve Schnabl moved to the city.
Steve Schnabl Oct 9, 2024

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