Dr. DeSandre will take us on a journey of the evolution of women in healthcare beginning with the influence of the early works of Florence Nightingale through the influx of influential women into healthcare following the Civil and World War eras. She will highlight the impact of strong women whose efforts have significantly influenced how healthcare is delivered today. Our journey will highlight the many varied roles of women in healthcare including but not limited to innovator, scientist, caregiver, educator, and researcher.
About: Dr. DeSandre is a certified nurse midwife and family nurse practitioner. She completed her doctoral degree in Human Development & Family Science at the University of Georgia in May 2014. Her research areas of interest are chronic disease in families and interprofessional education and practice in health professions. In addition to her faculty role, Dr. DeSandre is currently serving as the Interim Dean of the College of Health Sciences & Professions and serves as program director for annual international medical mission trips to Bolivia and Uganda in partnership with Helping Hands Foreign Ministries.
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