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Leona Baumgartner

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American physician

United StatesLived 1902 to 1991 · aged 88
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Leona Baumgartner was an American physician. She was the first woman to serve as Commissioner of New York City's Department of Health (1954-1962). She was a strong advocate of health education and a pioneer in promoting health services among New York's immigrant and poverty-stricken population.

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Leona Baumgartner in a 1963 publication of the US federal governmentLeona Baumgartner in a 1963 publication of the US federal government

Awards 5

1977NAS Public Welfare Medal
1970Wilbur Cross Medal
1961Elizabeth Blackwell Award
1954Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service Award
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Connected to Leona 6

Loretta FordAlso won Elizabeth Blackwell AwardNeal F. LaneAlso won NAS Public Welfare MedalAmos WilderAlso won Wilbur Cross MedalLauren M. GardnerAlso won Lasker-Bloomberg Public Service AwardPaul FriedrichAlso won Wilbur Cross MedalSamuel Wesley StrattonAlso won NAS Public Welfare Medal

About this person

Country
United States
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1902 to 1991 · aged 88
Wikipedia
6 languages

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