Dwelle, Georgia
1884-1953 · Contribution: 1906-1920
Physician
Established the first general hospital for African-Americans in Georgia
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Quick facts
- Born
- 1884, Albany, Georgia
- Active since
- 1904
- Category
- Science & Medicine
- Best known for
- Founded the first general hospital for African Americans in Georgia
Impact on the world
Dwelle created medical infrastructure for Black Georgians who were barred from white hospitals, providing maternity care, general medicine, and nurse training under one roof.
Sources
- NLM Changing the Face of Medicine
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