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Tracing the Path of a Pioneer: Dr. JoAnn Manson’s Lasting Influence on Women’s Health
Tracing the Path of a Pioneer: Dr. JoAnn Manson’s Lasting Influence on Women’s Health

JoAnn Manson oral history was captured over four virtual sessions in August 2024. Here are some highlights from those conversations. 

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFDecember 11, 2025
An Excerpt from Dr. Joycelyn Elders’ Closing Remarks
An Excerpt from Dr. Joycelyn Elders’ Closing Remarks

2025 Alma Dea Morani, MD Renaissance Woman Award Presentation

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFNovember 17, 2025
A Visionary in Women’s Health Oral History : JoAnn E. Manson, MD, MPH, DrPH, MACP
A Visionary in Women’s Health Oral History : JoAnn E. Manson, MD, MPH, DrPH, MACP

Life and Legacy in her Voice: Personal Insights and Transformative Contributions to Women’s Health

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFNovember 17, 2025
Changing the Conversation: How Dr. Joycelyn Elders Shaped America’s Dialogue on Sex, Health, and Education
Changing the Conversation: How Dr. Joycelyn Elders Shaped America’s Dialogue on Sex, Health, and Education

Exploring the legacy of a Surgeon General who challenged taboos and sparked national debate.

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFOctober 21, 2025
Speaking Truth, Saving Lives: Dr. Joycelyn Elders’ Relentless Voice for Public Health
Speaking Truth, Saving Lives: Dr. Joycelyn Elders’ Relentless Voice for Public Health

The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation honors pioneer in public health

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFSeptember 15, 2025
Pioneers of Prevention
Pioneers of Prevention

Three Women Who Transformed Vaccine Science and Public Health Across Generations

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFAugust 12, 2025
Her Vision, Her Legacy: Ophthalmologist Dr. Julia Haller
Her Vision, Her Legacy: Ophthalmologist Dr. Julia Haller

The Life and Leadership of a Luminary in Eye Care

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFJuly 22, 2025
Dr. Joycelyn Elders to Receive the Alma Dea Morani Award
Dr. Joycelyn Elders to Receive the Alma Dea Morani Award

The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation honors pioneer in public health

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFJuly 21, 2025
Doc, Dissenter, Defender: Dr. Marie Equi’s Relentless Pursuit of Dignity for all
Doc, Dissenter, Defender: Dr. Marie Equi’s Relentless Pursuit of Dignity for all

“Doc” Marie Equi was a fearless trailblazer—bold, disruptive, and deeply committed to justice

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFJune 11, 2025
Leading with Compassion: Five Women Who Reimagined Emotional Care
Leading with Compassion: Five Women Who Reimagined Emotional Care

Honoring Five Women Who Pioneered Progress in Mental Health

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFMay 13, 2025
Beyond the Bruises: Dr. Ruth Kempe's Legacy of Healing
Beyond the Bruises: Dr. Ruth Kempe's Legacy of Healing

The Lasting Impact of Dr. Ruth Kempe- Understanding the Hidden Wounds of Child Abuse

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFApril 22, 2025
Unstoppable: Women Who Defied the Odds and Transformed Medicine
Unstoppable: Women Who Defied the Odds and Transformed Medicine

Celebrating the Grit, Genius, and Groundbreaking Work of Women in Healthcare

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFMarch 6, 2025
International Day of Women and Girls in Science
International Day of Women and Girls in Science

Unlocking the full potential of human knowledge, driving innovation, and shaping a more just and sustainable world.

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFFebruary 10, 2025
From Obscurity to Legacy: Dr. Winifred Ashby’s Lasting Impact
From Obscurity to Legacy: Dr. Winifred Ashby’s Lasting Impact

The Story Behind the Ashby Technique and Its Lifesaving Role in Medical History

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFJanuary 15, 2025
Breaking Barriers: Dr. Mary Guinan's Leadership in Early AIDS Research
Breaking Barriers: Dr. Mary Guinan's Leadership in Early AIDS Research

Overcoming Stigma: A Commitment to Public Health in the Face of AIDS

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFDecember 4, 2024
Profiles in Medicine - Dr. Olivia Okereke M.D., M.S
Profiles in Medicine - Dr. Olivia Okereke M.D., M.S

Empowering diverse voices to redefine the landscape of geriatric mental health and Alzheimer’s care 

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFNovember 6, 2024
Linda P. Fried, MD, MPH: A Legacy of Leadership in Public Health and Aging
Linda P. Fried, MD, MPH: A Legacy of Leadership in Public Health and Aging

Shaping a Future where Aging means Thriving

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFSeptember 26, 2024
A Momentous Scientific Journey
A Momentous Scientific Journey

2024 Alma Dea Morani Award winner traces her career path

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The Women in Medicine Legacy Foundation WIMLFSeptember 16, 2024
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