Sat.Aug 06, 2011 - Fri.Aug 12, 2011

Women's Leadership Exchange

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Paying Homage to a Great Female Leader Who, By the Way, Was a Physician

Women's Leadership Exchange

Dr. Bernadine Healy was determined, independent and driven to make a difference. She could have had a nice cardiology practice but instead she chose to take on the establishment in at least two of her most important roles. The first was as the first woman to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from 1991-93, and second, as the first physician to lead the America Red Cross.