Doc Susie
Rocky Mountain PBS’ flagship history series, explores the people, places, and events that have shaped Colorado’s rich heritage. Each episode aims to bring history to life, offering fresh perspectives that foster a deeper sense of connection and community among Coloradans.
Doc Susie
Season 5 Episode 2 | 26m 40s | CC
After earning her physician's license in 1897, Anderson struggled to find work in Denver where people "didn't believe in women doctors." She did not let this stop her love of medicine, and moved to Fraser where she cured lumberjacks, tended to miners' injuries and even cared for animals. Meet the tenacious treasure of Fraser, one of the first to practice medicine in the state of Colorado