Susan La Flesche Picotte

Native American physician and reformer

Susan La Flesche Picotte - Native American physician and reformer
Born

June 17th, 1865
159 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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