Doctor Margaret Smith Helped Many Women
Topic: Women's Health
Dr Margaret Smith helped women's health.
In short:
Dr Margaret Smith dedicated her life to women's health and died at 94.
Dr Smith was a good citizen and got awards.
A friend said she was very kind and helped people.
Dr Smith said she was not famous, but many people knew her.
Dr Smith delivered 6,000 babies and fought for women's rights.
Dr Smith died on her 94th birthday.
A friend said Dr Smith was strong and worked hard.
Dr Smith said she had to work harder than men to be successful.
Dr Smith was a twin and had a sister named Joan.
Dr Smith and her sister were very alike and people mixed them up. Dr Smith's family was small. Her sister Nancy was born later.
People called Dr Smith and her sister 'Margaretorjoan'.
Dr Smith wanted to be a doctor after her cousin died. She also wanted to help women after her grandmother died.
No jobs for women doctors
Dr Smith graduated in 1956 and was one of few women in her class.
Dr Smith was not given a job as a doctor because she was a woman.
Her friends helped her get the job.
Her friends stood up for her and made sure she got the job.
The man who helped her was Frank Smith, and he became her husband.
Dr Smith said women had a hard time being doctors.
Dr Smith was a pioneer in women's health.
Dr Smith studied in Edinburgh and won an award.
Dr Smith and her husband worked in Papua New Guinea for seven years.
Dr Smith did many jobs in Papua New Guinea, including delivering babies.
Dr Smith was proud of delivering triplets.
Dr Smith delivered 6,000 babies.
Dr Smith worked in Perth and taught at a university. Dr Smith helped many women.
Dr Smith changed the way women were treated.
Helping women with menopause
Dr Smith helped women with menopause in the 1970s.
Dr Smith started a menopause clinic and was part of a menopause society.
Dr Smith taught women to take care of themselves.
Dr Smith gave talks about menopause and was a good speaker.
Community thanks
Dr Smith was named Citizen of the Year and got an award.
Dr Smith was in the WA Women's Hall of Fame.
Dr Smith wrote books and papers.
Dr Smith helped many doctors and patients.
Dr Smith made life better for many people.
Music and medicine
Dr Smith loved classical music.
Dr Smith loved music and poetry.
Dr Smith loved poetry and had a favorite book.
Dr Smith learned to play the cello and paint when she was old.
Dr Smith had a lot of energy and was happy. Dr Smith was a happy person. She was always happy. She had a big heart.
Dr Smith is remembered by her sister, family, and many women she helped.
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