Rowland Medical Library
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
 

Mississippi Women
in the Health Professionals
A Special Collection and Exhibit
of the Rowland Medical Library Archives

 

Visit the Exhibit in the Library

 

Introduction

This unique history and archive collection honors the many women who were early health professional pioneers in Mississippi. The collection highlights those women who are distinguished by being the "first" educated and licensed practitioners duly qualified to deliver health care along with their male colleagues. The information in the collection reveals the significant contributions and accomplishments these women brought not only to the state’s health care system, but also to health care nationwide. Continue.

First Women Physicians in the Collection ~ Other "First" Women Physicians in the Collection