Dr. Matilda A. Evans Day
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Overview
This resolution honors Dr. Matilda A. Evans, a pioneering African American physician and humanitarian who broke barriers in South Carolina’s medical field. It declares May 18, 2026, as ‘Dr. Matilda A. Evans Day’ to commemorate her life and contributions to public health and community service. Dr. Evans founded hospitals and clinics, advocated for healthcare access, and served as the first African American woman president of a state medical society.
Key provisions
- Declares May 18, 2026, as ‘Dr. Matilda A. Evans Day’ in South Carolina.
- Recognizes Dr. Matilda A. Evans as a pioneering physician, humanitarian, and advocate for public health.
- Highlights her role as the first African American woman licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina.
- Acknowledges her founding of the Taylor Lane Hospital and Training School for Nurses.
- Recognizes her establishment of the Negro Health Association of South Carolina and the Columbia Clinic Association.
- Notes her service as president of the Palmetto State Medical Society.
- Mentions her work with the Dr. Matilda Evans Educational Foundation.
- References the book ‘South Carolina’s Matilda Evans: A Medical Pioneer’ documenting her life and legacy.
Who is affected
- Residents of South Carolina
- Healthcare professionals
- African American communities
- Medical educators
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