Herman Biggs
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Herman Biggs has been mentioned in one podcast episode on American History Tellers (Jun 2025). Herman Biggs is mentioned in the "Typhoid Mary" episode of American History Tellers as the chief medical officer of New York City who received a critical report from George Soaper. His actions in response to the report highlight the institutional public health measures taken to apprehend and test Mary Mallon, illustrating the urgency of addressing public health threats.
Hermann Michael Biggs was an American physician and pioneer in the field of public health who helped apply the science of bacteriology to the prevention and control of infectious diseases. He was born in Trumansburg, New York.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jun 2025 on American History Tellers |
| Role | Chief Medical Officer; public health administrator |
| Affiliation | New York City Health Department (Division of Bacteriology and Disinfection; leadership roles as described) |
Who talks about Herman Biggs on podcasts?
Herman Biggs came up; the most recent mention was Jun 2025 on American History Tellers.
What is Herman Biggs mentioned alongside?
Herman Biggs is most often mentioned alongside George Soaper and New York City Health Department.
Worked with: George Soaper
Affiliated with: New York City Health Department