Women in Pharmacy: Notable Names to Celebrate this Month
In this article, we will be focusing on notable female pharmacists throughout the history of the U.S who made a name for themselves in pharmacy services and worked to help the people around them through their skills and expertise.
Notable Women in Pharmacy throughout History
1. Elizabeth Gooking Greenleaf
Elizabeth Greenleaf was the first female pharmacist in America and owned one of the 32 pharmacies (then called apothecaries) in New England during the late 1600s and early 1700s.
She had a pharmacy in Boston in 1727 and was married to Daniel Greenleaf, who himself was a pastor, physician, and pharmacist.
2. Elizabeth Marshall
The second woman to be a pharmacist in U.S history, Elizabeth Marshall undertook the management of Marshall Apothecary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1804.
She inherited the shop from her grandfather, Christopher Marshall, and was able to bring it up from bankruptcy. Finally, after running it successfully for two decades, she sold it in 1825.
Her medical store is the subject of the painting The Marshall Apothecary by Robert Thom. It is a part of the series "Great Moments in Pharmacy.”
3. Mary Corinna Putnam Jacobi
Honored as the first woman to graduate from a school of pharmacy, Mary Jacobi graduated from the New York College of Pharmacy in 1863.
She became a physician in 1864 and was a pioneer in developing pediatrics as an area of medical specialization.
4. Mary Olds Miner
After completing her degree in pharmaceutical chemistry (Ph.C.) from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy in 1890, Mary Miner settled in Kansas and opened up a pharmacy store with her husband. She also served as secretary of the Kansas Pharmaceutical Association from 1892 to 1896 and was elected as the third vice president of APhA in 1895, making her the first woman to serve as an APhA Officer.
5. Julia Pearl Hughes
Julia Pearl Hughes was one of the first female African-American hospital pharmacists and drugstore owners. After graduating from the Pharmacy School at Howard University in 1897 and getting a postgraduate from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, she worked at the Frederick Douglas Hospital.
Then in 1899, she opened up her drugstore in South Philadelphia. Some of her other work includes:
• Founding a hair care line with her husband
• Establishing a weekly newspaper in Washington, D.C.
• Working with numerous organizations like the National Medical Association (NMA), the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).
6. Zada Mary Cooper
Known as the "Grand and Glorious Lady of Pharmacy," Zada Cooper was an advocate for women in the discipline of pharmacy.
She graduated from the University of Iowa in 1872 and continued there as a faculty member until her retirement in 1942. She also worked as
• The secretary of the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy from 1922 to 1942
• Was one of the founders of the Women’s Section of the APhA
• And as the founder of the Rho Chi Society and Kappa Epsilon Fraternity.
7. Anna Gertrude Bagley
A graduate of Ohio State University, Anna Bagley completed her degree in 1894 and went on to do a lot for the issues in pharmacy.
She wrote countless articles, was a frequent presenter on the problems faced by pharmacists, and among other things, was one of the founders of the Women's Section of APhA and the first female pharmacist on staff to assist the editor of the Journal of American Pharmacists Association (JAPhA) in the 1920s.
8. Margaret Cornelius “Cora” Dow
After graduating from the Cincinnati College of Pharmacy in 1888, Cora Dow began her professional career by taking responsibility for her father's store.
She went on to become the founder of a successful chain of pharmacies, owning not only 11 stores but an ice-cream factory and a warehouse as well.
9. Nellie Wakeman
In 1913, Nellie Wakeman became the first woman with a Ph.D. in the discipline of pharmacy services after getting a Ph.D. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin.
She went on to work as a faculty member from 1913 to her retirement in 1946. She was also active in the Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, encouraging women to go further in their studies.
The fraternity honors her by jointly sponsoring a fellowship with the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE) called the Nellie Wakeman Fellowship. It is a $7,500 award for highly individualized students to help them become independent researchers.
10. B. Olive Cole
Olive Cole served as a guide and role model for women in pharmacy service providers. She worked as a faculty member at the University of Maryland from the year 1920 to the year 1953.
And was an active part of the Maryland Pharmacists Association, American Associates of Colleges of Pharmacy, and APhA.
The Lambda Kappa Sigma Fraternity honored her by establishing Dr. B. Olive Cole Graduate Educational Grant.
11. Edna E. Capurra Gleason
Edna Gleason was the first female pharmacist to get elected as president of the California Pharmaceutical Association and was an active member of the National Association of Retail Druggists (now known as the National Community Pharmacists Association). She was a leader in the fight for fair trade pricing in California and on the national level. As the owner of a community pharmacy, she promoted patient-centered practices.
12. Sister Mary John Geiermann
After working as a nurse in France during the first world war, Sister Mary John joined the Order of the Sisters of Mercy in 1922.
She became a hospital pharmacist in Mercy Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, and a charter member of the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists, serving as the treasurer from 1943 to 1946. For her contribution as a creative writer and prolific lecturer, military service was conducted at her funeral to honor her services.
13. Sister Mary Gonzales Duffy
Also a Sister of Mercy, Sister Mary Gonzales served as the director of the pharmacy at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
She was a strong advocate for pharmacy education and acted as a mentor/role model for many hospital pharmacists. She has the honor of being the first woman and first religious sister to serve as the president of the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists, in the year 1978.
14. Gloria Niemeyer Francke
Gloria Francke started her career after graduating from the Purdue University School of Pharmacy. She joined some associations, including the staff of APhA, and went on to become the first secretary of the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists.
In 1986, she was made the Honorary President of APhA and was the first woman to receive the Remington Honor Medal, the highest recognition in pharmacy in the U.S, in the year 1987.
To honor her contributions, the APhA established the Gloria Niemeyer Francke Mentor Leadership Award in 1995.
15. Katherine “Kay” Keating
After working as a WAVE radio operator during world war II, Kay Keating finished her pharmacy degree from the University of Colorado in 1948. After that, she returned to active duty in the military and became the first woman to rise from Seaman Recruit to the rank of Captain, and also the first female pharmacist to attain the rank of Captain in the Navy Medical Corps. After retiring from a distinguished career of service, she went on to act as a mentor for other pharmacists.
16. Mary Louise Tigue Andersen
Mary Anderson graduated from the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, after which she became active in many pharmacy associations. She served as APhA's second vice president in 1967 and became the first woman to be elected as speaker of the APhA House of Delegates in 1968. After that, she went on to become the Honorary President of the APhA in 1997 and received the Remington Honor Medal in 2003.
17. Joy Holloman Donelson
After graduating from the University of Mexico, Joy Donelson moved to Alaska and became a renowned figurehead in pharmacy because of her innovative methods and women-centered organizations. One of these was “The Good Ole Girls”, a series of dinners she established at APhA Annual Meetings. She was named the Honorary President of APhA in the year 2005.
18. Mary Munson Runge
After graduating from Xavier University, Mary Runge began actively working in community pharmacy and pharmacy organizations.
She was the first woman and first African-American to become president of the APhA in 1979 and soon, she went on to establish a Task Force on Women in Pharmacy and an Office of Women’s Affairs within the APhA. Her efforts led her to receive the APhA Hugo H. Schaefer Award in 1996.
Conclusion
These are just some distinguished women from history. And now we can see a lot more who paved their way to serve and progress. They are all inspirations for generations to come. This month, when we celebrate women from every walk of life, how could we not mention some of the revolutionary names and celebrate their wins.
Drug Plus Pharmacy in Henderson appreciates the efforts of all these brave women and salutes their courage.
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