Susan La Flesche Picotte
Native American physician and reformer
Born
June 17th, 1865
160 years ago
Died
September 18th, 1915
109 years ago — 50 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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The first Native American woman to earn a medical degree, trained at the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania. Established a private practice in Nebraska, focusing on healthcare for Native American communities. Advocated for improved health services and education for her people. Instrumental in public health reforms and worked to combat tuberculosis in her community.
First Native American woman to earn a medical degree
Established healthcare services for Native American communities
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