Happy Wednesday, POU! It's the middle of the week, close to the end of the workweek. This is a weird period time that we live in, stay safe and stay inside unless necessary. Viola Davis Brown (April 8, 1936—December 22, 2017) born in Lexington, Kentucky, was a participant in the civil rights movement with contributions to public health and medical education in … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: African-American Nurses
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Monday Open Thread: African-American Nurses
It's Monday and we are still fighting against Coronavirus. Who knows how long this will be our new normal. I hope you all are staying safe and inside unless necessary. This week's threads will highlight African-American nurses. Estelle Massey Riddle Osborne (May 3, 1901—December 12, 1981) was an African American nurse and educator. She served in many prominent positions and … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African-American Nurses
Thursday Open Thread: African-American Physicians
Happy POU Family! It's Thursday and we are almost to the end of the work week. Today I am highlighting the life of Cato T. Laurencin. … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: African-American Physicians
Tuesday Open Thread: African-American Physicians
Good morning, POU! This week's open thread is highlighting African-American Physicians. Dorothy Celeste Boulding Ferebee (October 10, 1898–September 14, 1980) was an American obstetrician and civil rights activist. Ferebee was born to Benjamin Richard Boulding, a railroad superintendent, and Florence Boulding, a teacher in Norfolk, Virginia. When her mother became ill, … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: African-American Physicians
Monday Open Thread: African-American Physicians
Good morning POU Fam! It's Monday, and I hope that everyone is staying safe and practicing some social distancing. This week's open threads will highlight the accomplishments of African-American Physicians. Caroline Still Anderson (November 1, 1848–June 1 or 2, 1919) was an American physician, educator, and activist. She was a pioneering physician in the Philadelphia … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: African-American Physicians