Designates April 9th as Dr. James Still Day in New Jersey to honor his contributions to medicine.
This bill designates April 9th of each year as Dr. James Still Day in New Jersey. Dr. James Still, a self-taught African-American herbalist and homeopathic healer, overcame poverty and racial prejudice to achieve success in the medical field. His innovative cough balm brought him recognition and wealth, allowing him to establish a medical office in Medford, New Jersey. Despite challenges to his credentials, he continued to treat patients free of charge. In 2005, the State of New Jersey purchased his medical office, which now serves as the Dr.
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