Native American Pioneers in Medicine | American Neurological Association (ANA)
As a young girl, Susan La Flesche Picotte witnessed the tragic death of a woman in her co mmunity, because a local white doctor refused to treat her. This event left a lasting impression on Susan, who went on to be the first Native American woman in the United States to receive a medical degree. She was also the first person to receive federal aid to assist her in her education. Dr. Picotte’s influence in medicine has inspired others and led to great advances for public health in Native American communitie
