Antonia Novello - Wikipedia
Antonia Coello Novello (born August 23, 1944) is a Puerto Rican physician and public health administrator. She was a vice admiral in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and served as 14th Surgeon General of the United States from 1990 to 1993.
Antonia Novello | National Women's History Museum
A dedicated public health advocate, Antonia Novello made history as the first female and first Hispanic U.S. Surgeon General in 1990. Novello has led several major public health campaigns in her efforts to improve health conditions and access to medical care, especially for women, children, and minority populations.
Antonia Novello | 1st Female US Surgeon General, Puerto Rican …
Antonia Novello (born August 23, 1944, Fajardo, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican-born physician and public official, the first woman and the first Hispanic to serve as surgeon general of the United States (1990–93).
Changing the Face of Medicine | AntoniaNovello - National …
Dr. Antonia Novello was the first woman and the first Hispanic to become Surgeon General of the United States. Dr. Novello's favorite aunt died of kidney failure during Novello's first year of medical school.
Women Who Inspire Us: Antonia Novello, M.D. - OHSU
Antonia Novello, M.D., was both the first woman and the first Hispanic to serve as U.S. Surgeon General. When she left her post in 1993, she was praised by President Bill Clinton for her "vigor and talent." At birth, Dr. Novello was diagnosed with congenital megacolon.
Biography: Dr. Antonia Novello - National Library of Medicine
When Dr. Antonia Novello was appointed Surgeon General of the United States by President George Bush in 1990, she was the first woman—and the first Hispanic—ever to hold that office.
On March 9, 1990, Dr. Antonia Novello was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor to serve as the 14th Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Service. Her appointment marked two firsts: Dr. Novello became the first woman and the first Hispanic ever to hold this position. As Surgeon General,
First Latina Surgeon General Details Her Story - AARP
Apr 2, 2024 · Antonia Novello, M.D., wants you to know her name — and her full story. A quick search will reveal her history-making role as the first woman and the first Latina to become surgeon general of the United States.
Antonia C. Novello | Encyclopedia.com
May 17, 2018 · Antonia Novello overcame childhood poverty and illness to become one of the leading doctors in America. She was trained as a pediatrician and served in the United States Public Health Service. After spending several years at the National Institute of Health, Novello was appointed United States Surgeon General by President George Bush.
Novello, Antonia - Women of the Hall
The first woman and the first Hispanic to become the Surgeon General of the United States (1990-1993), Antonia Novello brought to her work a strong empathy for people without power in society and used her position to alleviate suffering, especially for women and children.