Rhode Island House Resolution celebrates National Women Physicians Day on February 3, 2026.

The Rhode Island House Resolution celebrates National Women Physicians Day on February 3, 2026, recognizing the achievements and contributions of female physicians. It honors Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States, and Dr. Velma Scantlebury-White, the first Black woman transplant surgeon. The resolution acknowledges the significant strides women have made in healthcare, despite earning less than their male counterparts.

Rhode Island House Resolution celebrates National Women Physicians Day on February 3, 2026.

The Rhode Island House Resolution celebrates National Women Physicians Day on February 3, 2026, recognizing the achievements and contributions of female physicians. It honors Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman to receive a medical degree in the United States, and Dr. Velma Scantlebury-White, the first Black woman transplant surgeon. The resolution acknowledges the significant strides women have made in healthcare, despite earning less than their male counterparts.