Healthcare/Medicine

This collection features notable South Carolinians who have devoted their lives and careers to the fields of health care, medicine and science. 

What Makes a Good Citizen?
What Makes a Good Citizen?

Lesson

This lesson celebrates Dr. Lonnie Randolph, the July nominee of the South Carolina African American History calendar. Students will also discuss what it means to be a good citizen.

Maude Callen | Carolina Snaps

Video

Orphaned at the age of six, Maude Callen, became an “Angel in Twilight” to many as she singlehandedly brought health care to a poverty-stricken community. After becoming orphaned, Maude went to live...
Brown, Lucy Hughes | South Carolina Public Radio

Audio

"B" is for Brown, Lucy Hughes (1863-1911). Physician. A native of North Carolina, Brown completed her medical training at the Women’s Medical College of Pennsylvania. After practicing medicine in...
Ensor, Joshua Fulton | South Carolina Public Radio

Audio

"E" is for Ensor, Joshua Fulton [1834-1907]. Physician. A Maryland native, Ensor had a distinguished career as a surgeon in the Union Army. After the Civil War, he became active in Republican Party...
Walker Gill Wylie | S.C. Hall of Fame

Video

Dr. Walker Gill Wylie (1848–1923) was a surgeon and civil engineer—who developed operational procedures for the nation’s hospitals, organized the first nursing school at Bellevue Hospital, New York...