Lillian Wald

1867–1940 (age 73)

nurse, social reformer

Biography

Lillian Wald was a pioneering nurse and social reformer whose compassionate work revolutionized public health and social welfare in America. As a founder of the Henry Street Settlement in New York City, she established innovative programs that brought healthcare and social services directly to impoverished communities, fundamentally changing how society approached public health.

Wald's legacy as a visionary reformer extends far beyond her lifetime, as her models for community-based healthcare and social work continue to influence modern practice. Her dedication to improving the lives of the most vulnerable members of society established her as one of the most important social reformers of the early 20th century, and her contributions remain celebrated as foundational to modern nursing and social work.

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