05/08/2025

Polio to Pediatrics: The Remarkable Journey of Dr. Bea Lampkin

In celebration of Older Americans Month, Another Word for Living podcast host, Susan Wallace, is interviewing remarkable residents from across our member facilities. Our first episode in this series features Dr. Bea Lampkin, a resident at Twin Lakes in Cincinnati.

Born during the Great Depression and diagnosed with polio at just 7 years old, Dr. Bea Lampkin has never let adversity slow her down. Her unstoppable spirit led her to a groundbreaking career in medicine, where she became a renowned hematologist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. In this inspiring episode, hear Dr. Bea’s extraordinary story of resilience, discovery, and reinvention—and find out how you can be part of her latest passion project: making music with her band! 

Listen to the episode here or on any major podcast platform.