Rachel Brooks Gleason
1820–1905 (age 85)
physician
Biography
Rachel Brooks Gleason answered the call of medicine with a generous heart and a steady hand, providing care with exceptional grace at a time when few women stood beside the sick. Her studies and practice opened doors for future women in healing professions, inspiring many with her rigorous compassion.
Through her dedication to science and community, she transformed lives and left a lasting witness to the importance of knowledgeable and tender care for every patient.