General

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

Enjoyed an event with colleagues in Los Angeles today as we explored legal matters concerning adoption and assisted reproduction.

Devised the first tool to scientifically assess a neonate’s health risks and need for potentially life-saving observation. Still considered the gold standard for determining the health of a newborn. #WomensHistoryMonth #IWD2024 #WomensHistory #WomensDay #InternationalWomensDay