The next Bites & Bits of History program presented by the Mahoning Valley Historical Society will look at medical advancements in the early 20th century.

Cassie Nespor, curator of the Melnick Medical Museum, will speak on “Caring for the Sick: Youngstown Physicians, Nurses and Hospitals from 1910 to 1920.” It will cover the modernization of Youngstown’s two hospitals, home care provided by doctors and nurses at that time and Base Hospital 31, which operated in eastern France during WWI and was funded and staffed by people from Youngstown.

The program starts at noon Thursday at the Tyler History Center, 325 W. Federal St., Youngstown.

Admission is free and those attending are encouraged to bring their lunch. For information, go to mahoninghistory.org or call 330-743-2589.