African American and Cherokee Nurses in Appalachia

A History, 1900-1965

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Phoebe Ann Pollitt

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Contributions to Southern Appalachian Studies

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Few career opportunities were available to minority women in Appalachia in the first half of the 20th century. Nursing offered them a respected, relatively well paid profession and - as few physicians or hospitals would treat people of color - their work was important in challenging healthcare inequities in the region. Working in both modern surgical suites and tumble-down cabins, these women created unprecedented networks of care, managed nursing schools and built professional nursing organizations while navigating discrimination in the workplace. Focusing on the careers and contributions of dozens of African American and Eastern Band Cherokee registered nurses, this first comprehensive study of minority nurses in Appalachia documents the quality of healthcare for minorities in the region during the Jim Crow era. Racial segregation in health care and education, and state and federal policies affecting health care for Native Americans are examined in depth.

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Phoebe Ann Pollitt has practiced nursing in Appalachia for over 30 years. She is an associate professor of Nursing at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, USA. Her professional research interests are nursing history and health disparities.

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February 29th, 2016

Author

Phoebe Ann Pollitt

Audience

Professional & Vocational

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12 photographs

Pages

240

Series

Contributions to Southern Appalachian Studies

Dimensions

152x229x15

ISBN-13

9780786479658

Product ID

23140018

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