1883 - Published A Book of Medical Discourses, dedicated to nurses and mother

* Crumpler published A Book of Medical Discourses in 1883. The book has two parts that cover the prevention and cure of infantile bowel complaints, and the life and growth of human beings. * Dedicated to nurses and mothers, it focuses on maternal and pediatric medical care and was among the first publications written by an African American on the subject of medicine. * Crumpler first practiced medicine in Boston and primarily cared for poor African-American women and children. * After the end of the American Civil War (1861–1865), she moved to Richmond, Virginia, believing it to be an ideal way to provide missionary service, as well as to gain more experience learning about diseases that affected women and children. * Her house is now on the Boston Women's Heritage Trail.

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Category:
Women's Health; Medical Education

Completion Status:
done

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