Download or read book Antonia Novello Doctora written by Mayra Fernández and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Antonia Novello Doctor written by Mayra Fernández and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of President Bush's Surgeon General, focusing on her childhood in Puerto Rico, personal medical problems, training and practice as a pediatrician, and opinions on today's health issues.
Download or read book Antonia Novello Fantastic Physician written by Jill C. Wheeler and published by ABDO. This book was released on 2012-08-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this title, examine the life of dedicated children's doctor and public health servant Antonia Novello. Readers will enjoy digging into Novello's personal story, beginning with her childhood in Puerto Rico where she found inspiration in her own childhood illness to become a doctor. Students can trace Novello's success from her education at the University of Puerto Rico Medical School to her work with the National Institutes of Health, her tenure as US Surgeon General, and her service as commissioner of the New York State Department of Health. Engaging text and photos offer insight on health concerns relating to children, women, ethnic groups, and poor communities. While a timeline, glossary, and index supplement the text, an entertaining science activity allows readers their own hands-on experience based on the science that inspired this woman's groundbreaking career. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Download or read book Duty Calls written by Antonia Novello and published by Fulcrum Publishing. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Follow the remarkable journey of a trailblazing American leader, Dr. Antonia Novello, the first woman and the first Hispanic Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Antonia Novello is a vanguard in the United States and Puerto Rico, whose enduring commitment to service has left an indelible mark on the world of public health. With a distinguished career spanning more than four decades, including serving as the US Surgeon General and the New York State Commissioner of Health during 9/11, her story highlights an unwavering dedication to improving the well-being of individuals and communities.& Dr. Novello's story is one of challenges faced and overcome, of resilience and perseverance, and of shattering glass ceilings and opening doors for future generations of leaders. With honesty and openness, she shares her early battles with childhood illness and her desire to overcome stereotypes, while also chronicling her meteoric rise through various roles in the field of health care, leading to her service as the nation's top medical officer. From her struggles to her celebrations to her tireless advocacy for the health of young people, each chapter offers a glimpse into the resilience and wisdom that have shaped her life, unveiling the profound lessons she has gathered along the way. In Duty Calls, readers will learn about: Dr. Novello's early life and her struggles with congenital megacolon Her medical school and internship experiences How she became the first female/first Hispanic Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Novello's work as the New York State Commissioner of Health during 9/11 Her efforts to vaccinate and provide health care resources to her home in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria Wisdom and insights Dr. Novello gained through her life experiences, as well as her advice for the next generation (and everyone else!)
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Download or read book Antonia Novello written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief biography of President Bush's Surgeon General, the first Hispanic woman to hold the position.
Download or read book Antonia Novello U S Surgeon General written by Joan C. Hawxhurst and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of President Bush's Surgeon General, focusing on her childhood in Puerto Rico, personal medical problems, training and practice as a pediatrician, and opinions on today's health issues.
Download or read book Antonia Novello First Hispanic Surgeon General written by Kevin Cunningham and published by Mitchell Lane Publishers. This book was released on 2023-05-30 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raised by an educator mother, Antonia Novello survived a childhood illness to become a physician who specialized in treating children. Her work in the Public Health Service made her the first woman and first Latino to serve as Surgeon General of the United States. This book in the Notable Hispanic Americans series follows an extraordinary figure from her childhood in Puerto Rico through a historic career as a public health leader who blazed new trails handling emergencies like teen smoking, HIV/AIDS, and the September 11th attacks.
Download or read book Antonia Novello written by Joan C. Hawxhurst and published by Millbrook Press. This book was released on 1995-03-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of President Bush's Surgeon General, focusing on her childhood in Puerto Rico, personal medical problems, training and practice as a pediatrician, and opinions on today's health issues.
Download or read book Antonia C Novello written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2003-08-01 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An activity book that presents information about Crazy Horse.
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Download or read book Hispanic Health Care written by United States. Congress. House. Select Committee on Aging and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Changing the Face of Medicine written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Changing the face of medicine", an exhibition that celebrates America's women physicians, premiered in the fall of 2003 at the National Library of Medicine. This calendar spotlights some of those women--their lives, their dreams, their accomplishments, and the challenges they faced in becoming physicians..."-- Directors statement.
Download or read book Notable Hispanic American Women written by Diane Telgen and published by VNR AG. This book was released on 1993 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains short biographies of three hundred Hispanic American women who have achieved national or international prominence in a variety of fields.
Download or read book Cancer written by Susan E. Pories and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2009-09-23 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once a certain death sentence and often a cause for shame, cancer is now a treatable disease. Cancer provides a broad introduction to this complex family of diseases, tracing the fascinating history of scientific discoveries that led to today's sophisticated treatments. This extraordinary new volume, coauthored by three leaders in cancer research and surgery at Harvard Medical School, uses scientifically accurate yet accessible language to give readers a firm grounding in such essential concepts as angiogenesis and the genetics of cancer. In addition to information about types of cancer, diagnosis, and treatment, Cancer places special emphasis on new frontiers in research, psychological aspects of a cancer diagnosis, and quality-of-life issues for those living with disease. Useful features include a comprehensive glossary, a timeline of milestones in cancer research, and an appendix for students on how to pursue a career in science or medicine.
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