The Legacy of Susan LaFlesche Picotte

from Nebraska History Podcast · host Nebraska State Historical Society

Join us as we explore the life of Susan LaFlesche Picotte, Nebraska’s first Native American physician, who served the Omaha tribe from 1865 to 1915. Author Valerie Sherer Mathes explores Picotte's pioneering medical career and advocacy for her community's rights. Discover how Picotte transformed healthcare and fought for justice. This article was originally published in a 1982 issue of Nebraska History Magazine titled "Susan La Flesche Picotte: Nebraska's Indian Physician."

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