Thirty-one days aren’t enough to honor the pioneering women who have tirelessly advanced health and equity. Yet each March, we celebrate the trailblazing scientists, clinicians, advocates, and leaders who have shaped a healthier, more just world. From Rosalind Franklin, whose research was key to discovering the DNA double helix, to Judy Heumann, a relentless disability rights advocate and co-founder of the World Institute on Disability, women have driven innovation and advocacy—despite systemic efforts to silence them.
This Women’s History Month, we proudly continue the fight for a future that prioritizes the well-being of our most vulnerable—one that Mattiedna Johnson envisioned when she discovered the first cure for scarlet fever.
While new challenges loom and access to critical treatments remains uncertain, the foundation laid by past pioneers and today’s change makers paves the way for a more equitable tomorrow. Join us in honoring the women who make our work possible. Read about some of our heroes in this excellent resource from the National Academy of Medicine.
