February is Black History Month
Black History Fact:
Surgeon: The son of a barber, Daniel Hale Williams founded the first black-owned hospital in America, and performed the world's first successful heart surgery, in 1893. The heart surgery patient lived for over 20 years.
In 1894, Dr. Williams became chief surgeon of Freedmen's Hospital in Washington, D.C., the most prestigious medical post available to African Americans then. There, he made improvements that reduced the hospital's mortality rate. In 1895, he helped to organize the National Medical Association for black professionals, who were barred from the American Medical Association. Williams returned to Chicago, and continued as a surgeon. In 1913, he became the first African American to be inducted into the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Williams died in 1931. The Daniel Hale Williams Medical Reading Club in Washington, D.C., commemorates his achievements.
Lunch today: Turkey & gravy w/mashed potatoes, turkey & cheese sandwich, bean & cheese burrito, cheeseburger, spicy chicken sandwich, peanut butter & jelly sandwich, veggie burger.
Quote of the day: “When I dare to be powerful, to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.” --Audre Lorde
Positive affirmation of the day: “I am unstoppable if I set my mind to it”