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Invented the Laserphaco Probe, which used lasers to treat cataracts more precisely and less painfully than previous methods. Co-founded the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness. #WomensHistoryMonth #IWD2024 #WomensHistory #WomensDay #InternationalWomensDay

1. The surrogate should be medically & psychologically cleared before you start the surrogacy contract.
2. If she’s married, her spouse must be a party to the contract.
3. The parties are required to have separate attorneys.
4. The contract must state how the intended parents will cover the medical expenses of the surrogate and theirnewborn.
5. The contract must be signed with a notary.

First woman to be formally educated as a physician assistant (PA), studying at Duke University. Established one of the first satellite health clinics in the nation, caring for the underserved. #WomensHistoryMonth #IWD2024 #WomensHistory #WomensDay #InternationalWomensDay

Revolutionized the treatment and understanding of dying patients. Known for defining the five stages of grief, she was a catalyst for modern hospice care, living wills, and the death with dignity movement. #WomensHistoryMonth #IWD2024 #WomensHistory #WomensDay #InternationalWomensDay

Known as the “mother” of the nurse practitioner movement, co-founded the first nurse practitioner (NP) program focusing on illness prevention and health promotion. #WomensHistoryMonth #IWD2024 #WomensHistory #WomensDay #InternationalWomensDay