Susan La Flesche Picotte
Susan La Flesche Picotte (pronunciation: soo-zan la fleshe pi-kot) was the first Native American woman to become a physician in the United States. She was born on June 17, 1865, and died on September 18, 1915.
Etymology
The name "Susan" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "lily". "La Flesche" is a French surname, meaning "the arrow". "Picotte" is also a French surname, which does not have a specific known meaning.
Early Life and Education
Susan La Flesche Picotte was born into the Omaha tribe in Nebraska. She attended the Hampton Institute, a historically black college, and later the Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania, where she graduated at the top of her class in 1889.
Career
After graduation, Picotte returned to Nebraska to serve her tribe as a physician. She worked tirelessly to provide medical care to the Omaha tribe, often working 20-hour days and traveling up to 450 miles a week. In 1913, she opened the first hospital on a Native American reservation.
Legacy
Picotte's work has had a lasting impact on Native American healthcare. She advocated for public health reforms and better living conditions for her tribe. Her hospital continues to serve the Omaha tribe today.
Related Terms
- Public Health
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities
- Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvania
- Omaha tribe
- Native American healthcare
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Susan La Flesche Picotte
- Wikipedia's article - Susan La Flesche Picotte
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