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History - Wide Neighborhoods: A Story of the Frontier Nursing Service

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Book Synopsis: Wide Neighborhoods is the autobiography of Mary Breckinridge, the remarkable founder of the Frontier Nursing Service. It is equally the story of the unique organization she founded in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky in 1925―the Frontier Nursing Service. Riding out on horseback, the FNS nurse-midwives, the first of their profession in this country, proved that high mortality rates and malnutrition need not be the norm in remote rural areas. The FNS, through its example and through the graduates of tis school of midwifery and family nursing, has exerted a lasting influence on family health care throughout the world.

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Immerse yourself in the captivating story of Mary Breckinridge, the visionary founder of the Frontier Nursing Service, with Wide Neighborhoods: A Story of the Frontier Nursing Service. This autobiography takes you on a journey through the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, where Breckinridge established an organization that would revolutionize family health care.

Join Breckinridge as she rides out on horseback, defying the norms of her time, to provide much-needed healthcare services to remote rural areas. With the FNS nurse-midwives leading the charge, they showcased that high mortality rates and malnutrition were not inevitable but could be overcome with proper care and attention.

The impact of the Frontier Nursing Service goes far beyond Kentucky's mountains. By setting an example and training graduates in their school of midwifery and family nursing, the FNS has left an indelible mark on family health care worldwide. Be inspired by their pioneering efforts and the lasting influence they have had on communities across the globe.

If you're ready to delve into the extraordinary life and legacy of Mary Breckinridge and the Frontier Nursing Service, order your copy of Wide Neighborhoods today. Learn from their triumphs, challenges, and the transformative power of compassionate healthcare. Experience the story that has shaped the world of family health care for generations to come.

Order your copy of Wide Neighborhoods now to be inspired by the enduring impact of the Frontier Nursing Service.

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