According to the National Association for Home Care (NAHC) website (refer to the link, below) Lillian D. Wald (nurse, social activist, etc; 1867-1940), was responsible for organizing and creating many institutions which live on, today, including the Visiting Nurse Society, the Federal Children's Bureau, the Women's Trade Union League, et al.
After visiting a sick student, Lillian Wald was inspired to advocate for better healthcare and social conditions for children and families. This experience led her to establish the Henry Street Settlement in New York City, where she focused on providing medical care, education, and social services to underserved communities. Her work aimed to address the broader social determinants of health and improve the quality of life for those in need.
Yes, Lillian Wald faced several challenges during her youth. Growing up in a Jewish immigrant family in the late 19th century, she experienced anti-Semitism and the socioeconomic struggles of her community. Additionally, her family’s financial difficulties and her own health issues influenced her perspective on social justice and the need for reform, shaping her future work in public health and social activism.
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Lillian Wald was born in 1867.
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Lillian Bronson died on August 2, 1995, in Los Angeles, California, USA.
According to the National Association for Home Care (NAHC) website (refer to the link, below) Lillian D. Wald (nurse, social activist, etc; 1867-1940), was responsible for organizing and creating many institutions which live on, today, including the Visiting Nurse Society, the Federal Children's Bureau, the Women's Trade Union League, et al.
After visiting a sick student, Lillian Wald was inspired to advocate for better healthcare and social conditions for children and families. This experience led her to establish the Henry Street Settlement in New York City, where she focused on providing medical care, education, and social services to underserved communities. Her work aimed to address the broader social determinants of health and improve the quality of life for those in need.