Donna Lowry explores the history and legacy of Warm Springs, Georgia—a place of healing for President Franklin D. Roosevelt and a catalyst for modern rehabilitative care. Lawmakers discuss recent efforts to restore its therapeutic pools and reflect on the state's role in the fight against polio.

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Donna Lowry explores Georgia’s rich history with Warm Springs and its connection to President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the fight against polio.

Democratic Representative Debbie Buckner and Republican Senator Randy Robertson talk about the healing waters of Warm Springs—once a neutral ground for Native Americans and later a place of recovery for people with polio, including FDR himself. They explain how the area helped launch medical practices like physical and occupational therapy and even early case management in healthcare.

The lawmakers also highlight new restorations to the therapeutic pools, which are expected to boost tourism and support local businesses in Meriwether County. They reflect on the impact of the polio vaccine campaign and how it still serves as a model for public health efforts today.

 

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