Antonia Novello
First woman and first Hispanic U.S. Surgeon General.
Their Story
Antonia Novello is a physician who was born in Puerto Rico. In 1990 she became the first woman and first Hispanic person to serve as U.S. Surgeon General. She focused on the health of children, women, and underserved communities.
Era
1900s
Field
Public Health
Antonia Novello
First woman and first Hispanic U.S. Surgeon General.
Science · Public Health · 1900s · Women in STEM, Latino/Hispanic Heritage
Their Story
Antonia Novello is a physician who was born in Puerto Rico. In 1990 she became the first woman and first Hispanic person to serve as U.S. Surgeon General. She focused on the health of children, women, and underserved communities.
Key Innovation
Led national public health efforts as the first woman and Hispanic U.S. Surgeon General.
Why It Matters Today
Her leadership in public health shows how science and medicine can protect whole communities.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antonia_Novello
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