Age, Biography and Wiki
Birth Day | June 7, 1909 |
Birth Place | Westfield, NJ |
Age | 111 YEARS OLD |
Died On | Aug 7, 1974 (age 65) |
Birth Sign | Gemini |
Net worth: $100K - $1M
About
Columbia University's first full female medical professor who devised the Apgar Score System to determine the health of newborns.
Before Fame
After finishing her studies, she applied for a surgery post at Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons despite a long record of other women who failed to make it in the field.
Trivia
Her test became the standard for hospitals all over the world.
Family Life
One of her brothers died early from tuberculosis, and another suffered from a chronic childhood illness.
Associated With
Actress Morgan Brittany was a big supporter of the March of Dimes foundation, working with them to improve the lives of mothers and babies.