Helen Octavia Dickens

1909–2001 (age 92)

Physician

Biography

Helen Octavia Dickens rose to prominence in Philadelphia as a physician who championed maternal care for women of color, winning the respect of colleagues across the nation.

She mentored emerging women physicians and remained a gentle advocate for families navigating the medical system.

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