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2025 John E. Pless, MD Memorial Central State Circle Lecture

Free for Central State Circle Members; $5 for all others

Advanced registration is required. In Person Seating is Limited. This is a hybrid event with ticket options for both in person and virtual attendance. Please make sure you are registering for the correct ticket type. Virtual attendees will receive a link to join the event via Zoom 24 hours prior to the event. If you don't receive it by then, check your email junk folder or email us at [email protected]. Doors open for in person attendees at 5:10pm. Please carefully review the information below about the new entrance to the Museum grounds. Please call 317-635-7329 or email [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns or will require special accommodations for accessibility.

ABOUT THIS SERIES

The John E. Pless, MD Memorial Central State Circle Lecture is named in memory of John E. Pless, MD, who was a long-time volunteer, Board member, and financial supporter of the Indiana Medical History Museum. Dr. Pless is remembered for his passion and enthusiasm, his friendship and generosity, and his sense of humor. This series is also an opportunity for us to thank our members at the Central State Circle and Edenharter Circle levels for their continued support of the Museum and the Old Pathology Building.

***Important information for attendees:

Advanced registration is required. In-person seating is limited. This is a hybrid event with ticket options for both in person and virtual attendance. Please make sure you are registering for the correct ticket type. Virtual attendees will receive a link to join the event via Zoom 24 hours prior to the event. If you don't receive it by then, check your email junk folder or email us at [email protected]. Doors open for in person attendees at 5:10pm.

Grounds Entrance and Parking: Some GPS guides will provide a route that directs you to turn into the property from Vermont St. That entrance is now closed, but there are 2 options for entering the former Central State Hospital Grounds. 1) From Warman Ave. Turn west onto Kirkbride Way (look for the blue Mounted Horse Patrol sign). Follow Kirkbride through one stop sign then around the curve to arrive at the Museum. 2) From Tibbs Ave. Turn east onto Kirkbride Way. The Museum is on the left at the stop sign.

IMHM Event Disclaimers: 1) The views and opinions expressed by the speaker(s) in this presentation are solely their own and do not necessarily represent the policy or views of the Indiana Medical History Museum or its affiliates. 2) The content of the presentation is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment. 3) The Indiana Medical History Museum is housed in a historic building, and as such, may present certain risks and/or physical restrictions. Please let us know if you require special accommodations, and we will do our best to meet your needs.

IMHM Photography Policy: Attendees should respect both presenters and their proprietary material during formal presentations; therefore no still photographs nor video or audio recordings are allowed, unless explicitly permitted by IMHM Staff. To read our full IMHM Photography Policy, visit our website at www.imhm.org/visit.

Host or Publisher Indiana Medical History Museum