Below are selected female pioneers in health who have inspired hope and possibility through their work in helping people live safer and healthier lives. Learn about their contributions, CDC activities that build on their contributions, and health tips and information related to infectious disease, birth defects, occupational health, and more.

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Female Pioneers in Health

		Hattie Elizabeth Alexander www.cdc.gov/women/owh/wominspire/alexander.htm 1901-1968 Meningitis
		Virginia Apgar www.cdc.gov/women/owh/wominspire/apgar.htm 1909-1974 Maternal and child health
		Sara Josephine Baker www.cdc.gov/women/owh/wominspire/baker.htm 1873-1945 Preventive medicine and public health
		Alice Hamilton www.cdc.gov/women/owh/wominspire/hamilton.htm 1869-1970 Occupational health
		Lillian Wald www.cdc.gov/women/owh/wominspire/wald.htm 1867-1940 Public health nursing

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