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Journal of Integrative Medicine ›› 2014, Vol. 12 ›› Issue (3): 182-186.doi: 10.1016/S2095-4964(14)60016-9

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Dr. Miriam Lee: A heroine for the start of acupuncture as a profession in the State of California

Arthur Yin Fan, Ziyi Fan   

  1. McLean Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, PLC. Vienna, Virginia 22182, USA
  • Received:2014-01-12 Accepted:2014-02-18 Online:2014-05-10 Published:2018-10-24

Key words: Acupuncture, United States, California, History of medicine, Dr. Miriam Lee

Figure 1

Photograph of Dr. Miriam LeeThis picture was provided by Dr. Frank He."

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Governor Jerry Brown signed a bill legalizing acupuncture in 1976 (picture was provided by Dr. Arthur Fan)"

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