The Art of Caring: Will E. Neal, Physician and Public Servant

By William A. Neal

Huntington, West Virginia, resident and physician Will E. Neal was a dedicated caregiver for his patients; as a public servant, he was a tireless advocate for his home town and home state. Dr. Neal always remembered those for whom he worked. From 1925 - 1928 he was the mayor of Huntington. Later, he served one term as a state delegate and two terms as a US Congressman, throughout the 1950s. In his various offices, Dr. Neal made significant contributions to expanding public health services, enhancing public parks, the founding of the state's first medical school, and creation of the Interstate system. In this book, author William A. Neal remembers his grandfather, creating a compelling portrait of him, the place that shaped him, and the place that he in turn shaped. This well-researched chronicle is not just the biography of a man, but the biography of a time and a place. It is an important documentation of the Ohio River Valley at a time when it was growing rapidly, enjoying economic success, and working to shape itself for a new age. Built upon generous documentation and thorough research, the author offers a gift to the reader in this noteworthy story of Will E. Neal's unwavering dedication to his family, patients, and "home place."Keywords: B. Joseph Touma; C&O; Cabell County, WV; Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad Company; Collis P. Huntington; Dent v. West Virginia; Doctor's Day; Early 20th century medicine; Eighty-Fifth Congress; Eighty-Third Congress; Fairfield Stadium; Guthrie Hospital; Guyandotte, WV; Huntington Memorial Hospital; Huntington, WV; International Cooperation Administration; Interstate Highway System; Kaiser Aluminum Plant; Ken Heckler; Kessler Hospital; Mary Louise Eich; medical licensure; Ohio River Valley; Ritter Park; Rufus Cook; St. Mary's Hospital; US House of Representatives; West Virginia "pop" tax; West Virginia House of Delegates; West Virginia Turnpike; William A. Neal; William L. Neal; Will E. Neal; WVU Medical Center; WVU School of Medicine

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1514790866
• ISBN13: 9781514790861
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"