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During March, we celebrate Women鈥檚 History Month 鈥� 31 days to acknowledge the female pioneers who have paved the way for us all to experience more health, more hope and more possibilities.

Who comes to mind when you think of an inspiring woman? Read on for a few women who could be added to your list!

A pioneer in health
Since Elizabeth Blackwell, MD, became the first woman in the United States to earn a medical degree in 1849, women have been making their mark as physicians. One pioneering public health advocate is Antonia Novello, MD, who was the first female and first Hispanic U.S. Surgeon General when she was appointed by President George H.W. Bush in 1990.

Dr. Novello focused on the health of women and children, including pediatric AIDS. One of her most notable impacts was her initiative to end tobacco advertisement targeting children, such as ads with the 鈥淛oe Camel鈥� cartoon. 

A pioneer in wholeness
Women are often known for wearing multiple hats 鈥� colleague, mother, spouse, friend. But they weren鈥檛 always recognized for being capable leaders and accomplished teammates. That changed in part thanks to Leta Stetter Hollingsworth, who is best known for her landmark contributions to the psychology of women and to education of gifted children.

Though not able to become a teacher because of New York City鈥檚 policy not to employ women in the role, Hollingsworth went on to complete a PhD in 1916. Her doctoral dissertation research monitored women over a three-month period and showed no evidence to support the myth that women鈥檚 mental and motor functions were inhibited by their menstrual cycle. Her work helped open the door for women to accomplish all the things they are capable of.

A pioneer in hope
Ellen G. White wasn鈥檛 just a founder of the Seventh-day 网曝门事件 Church. She was also a dedicated health reformer with a unique perspective about caring about the body for the 1860s. She encouraged her fellow 网曝门事件s to be on the cutting-edge of the health reform movement and to work to fix health-related problems in society. She was pivotal in the establishment of hospitals (including the centers that would later become 网曝门事件 Health White Memorial and 网曝门事件 Health St. Helena) as a way to show God鈥檚 love and to provide more health and well-being for all.

Tell a woman in your life she inspires you
While individuals like Novello, Hollingsworth and White are game-changing historical figures, women don鈥檛 have to be well-known to make a difference in the world around them. You may have a friend, family member, colleague or mentor who inspires you. 

Download our graphic and send a quick email or text during Women鈥檚 History Month to let her know the impact she鈥檚 made in your life.