Georgia E. L. Patton Washington
Georgia E. L. Patton Washington (c. 1864 – April 25, 1900) was an African American physician and missionary, notable for being one of the first African American women to receive a medical degree in the United States and the first to practice medicine in the state of Mississippi. Her life and career were marked by her dedication to healthcare and missionary work, particularly within African American communities during the post-Civil War era.
Early Life and Education
Georgia E. L. Patton was born into slavery in Grundy County, Tennessee, around 1864, just before the end of the Civil War. After emancipation, her family moved to Nashville, where Patton pursued her education with fervor. Demonstrating an early interest in medicine, she attended Central Tennessee College (now known as Meharry Medical College), one of the few institutions offering medical education to African Americans at the time. In 1893, Patton graduated with honors, earning her medical degree and making history as one of the first African American women to do so in the United States.
Career
After obtaining her medical degree, Dr. Patton moved to Arkansas, where she began her medical practice. Her work quickly gained recognition, and she became well-known for her dedication to providing medical care to underserved African American communities. In 1893, she made history again by becoming the first African American woman to practice medicine in Mississippi.
Dr. Patton's commitment to healthcare extended beyond her medical practice. She was deeply involved in missionary work, particularly with the African Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1893, she was appointed as a missionary to Liberia by the Women's Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. Her work in Liberia focused on providing medical care and education, emphasizing the importance of healthcare in missionary work.
Legacy
Dr. Georgia E. L. Patton Washington's legacy is a testament to her pioneering spirit and dedication to serving others. Her achievements broke racial and gender barriers in the medical field, paving the way for future generations of African American women physicians. Her work in both the United States and Liberia highlights the critical role of healthcare in missionary efforts and the importance of access to medical care for underserved communities.
Despite her early death in 1900, Dr. Patton's impact on medicine and missionary work continues to be celebrated. She remains a symbol of perseverance, dedication, and the fight for equality in healthcare.
See Also
Georgia E. L. Patton Washington
Transform your life with W8MD's budget GLP-1 injections from $125.
W8MD offers a medical weight loss program to lose weight in Philadelphia. Our physician-supervised medical weight loss provides:
- Most insurances accepted or discounted self-pay rates. We will obtain insurance prior authorizations if needed.
- Generic GLP1 weight loss injections from $125 for the starting dose.
- Also offer prescription weight loss medications including Phentermine, Qsymia, Diethylpropion, Contrave etc.
NYC weight loss doctor appointments
Start your NYC weight loss journey today at our NYC medical weight loss and Philadelphia medical weight loss clinics.
- Call 718-946-5500 to lose weight in NYC or for medical weight loss in Philadelphia 215-676-2334.
- Tags:NYC medical weight loss, Philadelphia lose weight Zepbound NYC, Budget GLP1 weight loss injections, Wegovy Philadelphia, Wegovy NYC, Philadelphia medical weight loss, Brookly weight loss and Wegovy NYC
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates, categories Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
