Designates May 18 as "Dr. Matilda A. Evans Day" in South Carolina.
This bill designates May 18 as "Dr. Matilda A. Evans Day" in South Carolina, honoring Dr. Matilda A. Evans, a pioneering African American physician. Dr. Evans founded the first Black-owned hospital in Columbia and established the Negro Health Association of South Carolina. She also provided free medical care to thousands of children and served as president of the Palmetto State Medical Society. The bill recognizes her contributions to public health and her legacy of education, health equity, and community service.
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