Oral history interview with John D. Newton, M.D. by Kathryn MacKay

Oral history interview by Kathryn MacKay with John D. Newton, M.D.Topics include: A little personal background, including getting the nickname"Fig" in Medical School, Attending the University of Utah, An internship in Minneapolis, U.S. Army Service in Korea, Specializing in internal medicine with Residency at the University of Utah, Working for the Utah State Tuberculosis Hospital, Starting a private practice in Ogden, Changes in care of tuberculosis, Nurse training programs, Affiliation with St. Benedict's, Administrative work, Working with the Nuns, Closing the private practice, Running the occupational disease clinic in Ogden, Changes in the nature of medicine and the influence of insurance companies, Volunteering at the Ogden Rescue Mission, Starting Hospice of Northern Utah and then Working for VistaCare Hospice, Kiwanis Club, and Community service.