Ripkoski History of Heath Care

By Emily Ripkoski
  • Period: 4000 BCE to 3000 BCE

    Early beginnings

  • 3900 BCE

    Disease caused by?

    Evil spirits
  • 3600 BCE

    Treatment for the sick?

    They used spiritual practices and herbs
  • 3100 BCE

    Medicines used today?

    They used houny, willow bark, mold
  • Period: 2999 BCE to 399

    Ancient Times

  • Ancient Egyptians
    2900 BCE

    Ancient Egyptians

    Heath Records
    They used medical text on papyrus
    Who are Physicians?
    They specialized professionals, who were also called swnw.
    How did they heal?
    They used honey and herbs for wounds.