Dr Elisabeth

At the end of her life in America Dr Blackwell founded the New York Infirmary for Women and Children.

In the 19th century American hospitals were not interesed in having a woman doctor.

Dr Elizabeth Blackwell is a well-known person in American medical world.

Elizabeth had suffered from the eye desease for many years.

Elizabeth had an eye desease.

Dr Elizabeth Blackwell found a French hospital that offered her a job as a surgeon.

Elizabeth Blackwell was born in the USA.

Elizabeth had always wanted to be a doctor.

Elizabeth had nursed an elderly friend and that influenced her future career.

Dr Blackwell performed operations on children's eyes.