Helen Rodríguez Trías
Helen Rodríguez Trías (July 7, 1929 – December 27, 2001) was an American pediatrician, educator and women's rights activist. She was the first Latina president of the American Public Health Association (APHA), a founding member of the Women's Caucus of the APHA, and a recipient of the Presidential Citizens Medal. She is credited with helping to expand the range of public health services for women and children in minority and low-income populations around the world.
Helen Rodríguez Trías | |
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The first Latina president of The American Public Health Association | |
| Born | July 7, 1929 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | December 27, 2001 (aged 72) Santa Cruz, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Pediatrician, educator, activist |
| Spouse | David Neumark Brainin (m. 1949-d.1954)
Eliezer Curet (m. 1954-d. ?) Edward Gonzales (m. ?- 2001) |
| Children | 4 |
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