Simon Brainin
1854–1911 (age 57)
Biography
Simon Brainin studied medicine before emigrating to the United States, where he spent his career caring for immigrant families and advocating for better public health services. He brought compassion and a keen mind to his practice, striving to make modern medical guidance accessible to those who most needed it.
Beyond his clinical work he helped organize charitable efforts, lending his voice to campaigns that improved sanitation and housing, and he was widely respected for balancing professional excellence with community-minded devotion.