Esther Pohl Lovejoy
Esther Pohl Lovejoy (Template:IPA-en) is a significant figure in the field of medicine and public health. She was born on November 16, 1869, and died on August 31, 1967.
Etymology
The name "Esther" is of Hebrew origin, meaning "star". "Pohl" is a German surname, and "Lovejoy" is an English surname that originated from a nickname, meaning "joy of love".
Medical Career
Esther Pohl Lovejoy was a prominent physician, public health advocate, and women's rights activist. She was the first woman to be appointed as the health officer in a major U.S. city, Portland, Oregon, in 1907. Lovejoy was also a founder of the American Women's Hospitals Service, which provided medical care to people affected by World War I and II.
Related Terms
- Physician: A professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining, or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.
- Public Health: The science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals.
- Women's Rights: The rights and entitlements claimed for women and girls worldwide. They formed the basis for the women's rights movement in the 19th century and the feminist movements during the 20th and 21st centuries.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Esther Pohl Lovejoy
- Wikipedia's article - Esther Pohl Lovejoy
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