WOMEN IN MEDICINE

You can thank Letitia Mumford Geer for this.

Remembering Letitia Mumford Geer, the Nurse Who Invented the One-Handed Syringe

The syringes used by medical professionals today can be traced back to her 1899 patent.

Clara Barton photographed by Charles R. B. Claflin in 1865.

The Library of Congress Needs Your Help Transcribing Clara Barton's Diaries, Correspondences, and Other Rarely Seen Papers

Who was Clara Barton, really? Transcribing her personal documents can help shed light on a complex question.

It's not just about pelvic pain or bad periods.

6 Common Misconceptions About Endometriosis

There’s a lot of confusion about endometriosis symptoms, treatment, and other basics. We spoke to a specialist to set the record straight.

6 Groundbreaking Facts About Elizabeth Blackwell, America’s First Woman Physician

When she graduated from medical school in 1849, Elizabeth Blackwell earned more than an M.D.: she also earned the distinction of becoming America’s first woman doctor.

Madame Restell as imagined in the March 13, 1847, edition of the National Police Gazette.

When 'The Wickedest Woman of New York' Lived on Fifth Avenue

When Ann Trow Sommers first arrived in New York City in 1831, she had no idea how notorious and vilified she’d soon become. In a matter of years, she’d craft a whole new identity for herself as Madame Restell, a prominent and wealthy abortionist.

Kenya's Wangari Maathai isn't a household name, but she should be.

Meet Nina Chhita, the Artist Celebrating Diverse Female Scientists With Her Instagram Illustrations

From ‘Hidden Figure’ Katherine Johnson to female Nobel Laureates you may not have heard of, Nina Chhita's Instagram is giving us some important history lessons.

This bag features many prominent women scientists.

Celebrate Trailblazing Women in Science With This Tote Bag

This bag is decorated with the faces of pioneers like Ada Lovelace, Sally Ride, and many more scientists who paved the way for others.

Mathew Brady, National Archives and Records Administration // Public Domain

14 Surprising Facts About Clara Barton

To call Clara Barton just a nurse insults her legacy, despite what your history teacher might have taught you.

How the Hubble Space Telescope Helped the Fight Against Breast Cancer

NASA technologies have dozens of applications outside of space exploration.

Marie Curie Has Been Declared the Most Influential Woman in History

The two-time Nobel Prize winner tops the BBC's list of 100.

14 Facts About Margaret Sanger

The controversial founder of Planned Parenthood led an interesting life.

March of Dimes/Library of Congress via Wikimedia // Public Domain

Virginia Apgar, the Woman Whose Name Saves Newborns

The Apgar test has rescued countless infants, but people are often surprised to discover Virginia Apgar was a real person.

10 Great Things Invented by Working Moms

The achievements of these inspiring ladies are worth recognizing.

Maria Goeppert-Mayer // Wikimedia Commons, Public Domain

A Biology Student Is Fighting Online Hate By Writing Profiles of Female Scientists

The perfect way to deal with haters.

Women in Medicine: Dr. Emily Dunning Barringer

Women in Medicine: 5 Firsts in Their Nations

Let's meet some pioneering women in medicine who were the first to receive medical degrees in their countries.

Women in Medicine: Dr. Anandi Joshee

Anandabai Gopal Joshee was not only the first Indian woman to receive a Western medical degree, but also the first known Hindu woman to travel to America.