Dr Jane E Hodgson
1970: Dr. Jane Hodgson was the first doctor convicted of performing an abortion in a hospital, when she challenged Minnesota law (Hodgson v. Minnesota).
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Dr Steffie Woolhandler
1986: Dr. Stephanie Woolhandler helped found Physicians for a National Health Program, a not-for-profit organization for physicians, medical students, and other health care professionals who advocate a national health insurance program.
Donna Shalala
US Representative from Florida
Emily Randall
US Representative from Washington
Dr Harriot Kezia Hunt
As a physician, she focused on women’s health issues, gaining admiration from her patients. As a women’s rights activist, Hunt challenged the boundaries that restricted women in education and in society.
Frances Mathyssen-Briggs
Aunty Frances Mathyssen-Briggs has a lifelong commitment to family, welfare, health, land rights and culture.
Dr Annie Hensley
Dr Annie Hensley was appointed coordinator of the Melbourne City Council’s first campaign to combat dyptheria in 1924.
Edna Brown
A Gunditjmara Elder, Aunty Edna was the driving force behind the Aboriginal funeral fund, supporting the right to a dignified burial for her people.
Effie Meehan
Greek-Australian activist who works to give culturally and linguistically diverse people with a disability a voice in the community.
Dr Virginia Holsinger
Virginia H. Holsinger was an American chemist known for her research on dairy products and food security issues.