The Remarkable Legacy of Dr. Ernest Ceriani: The GP who healed An American Rural Community
Dr. Ernest Ceriani was a medical professional who dedicated his life to serving a small rural community in Colorado during the mid-20th century. As the sole physician within a 400-square-mile area, Dr. Ernest Ceriani was responsible for the healthcare needs of 2,000 residents. Image: (top left) Dr. E rnest Ceriani takes a break in the hospital kitchen at 2 a.m. after performing a cesarean section where the baby and the mother died due to complications in 1948; he was so heartbroken. He made house calls, traveling long distances to reach patients who were unable to come to him.