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61 Black Women in Medicine You Should Know

WEBHelen Octavia Dickens, MD: In 1950, Dr. Dickens became the first Black woman admitted to the American College of Surgeons. Marilyn Hughes Gaston, MD:Dr. …

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Women Pioneers in the Public Health Battle with HIV/AIDS

WEBHattie Alexander: The First Woman to Head a National Medical Organization. The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFMarch 30, 2022. Women in …

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The Power of Nursing: Stories of Influential Nurses Throughout …

WEBThe need to expand who comes to mind when people think about women in medicine. 2020 is the Year of the Nurse, and we are highlighting stories that expand the …

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Women in Medicine: Transforming Healthcare The Women in …

WEBNext. Advancing the Future of Medicine by Celebrating — and Cataloging — Its Past. The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFJune 21, 2023. Women in …

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Mary Guinan, MD, PhD on Forging Her Own Path

WEBMary Guinan, MD, PhD on Forging Her Own Path. She heeded her mother's advice and forged ahead until she at last found her niche in medicine. Eleven years …

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Honoring Women Pioneers in Mental Health

WEBThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFJanuary 10, 2022. Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation. 800 Boylston Street, Lobby, #990251 , Boston, …

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Vivian W. Pinn, MD The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation

WEBVivian W. Pinn, MD, was the inaugural full-time director of the Office of Research on Women’s Health at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from 1991 and Associate …

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Why Representation in Health Care Matters

WEBDeborah German, MD: An Enduring Spirit of Inquiry & Adventure. The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFFebruary 7, 2023. Women in Medicine …

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Linda P. Fried, MD, MPH

WEBAn elected member of the National Academy of Medicine and of its Council, she is past President of the Association of American Physicians, and an elected member of the …

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Dr. Paula A. Johnson: A Legacy of Leading with Purpose

WEBThroughout her tenure at BWH, Dr. Johnson worked to expand women’s access to cardiology care and improve its quality, bridging the gap between clinical …

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Women Pioneers in Genetics: Moving the Field Forward

WEBJennifer Doudna, Nobelist, to Receive Alma Dea Morani Award. The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFApril 12, 2021. Women in Medicine Legacy …

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Vivian Pinn, MD, on Leadership and Women's Health Research

WEBThere are now more women entering medical school than men. But that doesn't mean our work is done. To achieve our best future, women need to be active in …

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20 Years, 20 Leaders: Katherine Sherif, MD, FACP

WEBSARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and Pregnant Women in the Health Care Workforce. Matter 7June 24, 2020. Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation. 800 …

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Making Healthcare Accessible to All: The Impact of Nancy Milio on

WEBAddressing racial disparities in medical care through grassroots work, academia, and policy. This article is part of our “The Power of Nursing” series, …

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In Pursuit of Knowledge and Justice: The Shared Growth of the …

WEBUnderstanding the evolution of women’s empowerment from the Civil War through the passage of the 19th amendment. This article is part of our “The Power of …

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Dr. JoAnn Manson, Champion of Women’s Health, to Receive …

WEBThe Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation to honor Dr. Manson on October 27. JoAnn E. Manson, MD, DrPH, MACP, whose pioneering research has contributed to …

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Researching the History of Planned Parenthood Federation of …

WEBOur 2019 Fellow, Heather Munro Prescott, PhD, talks to us about her fellowship experience. Heather Munro Prescott, PhD, Professor of History at Central …

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Dr. Clelia Duel Mosher: Women’s Sexuality & Equal Rights Advocate

WEBHer studies in female sexuality predated Kinsey’s by over 50 years. Dr. Clelia Duel Mosher was born on December 16, 1863 in Albany, New York to Cornelius Duel …

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