Dorothea Rhodes Lummis Moore

American physician and writer

Dorothea Rhodes Lummis Moore (1860–1942) was an American physician, writer, and advocate for women's health. She was one of the early female physicians in the United States and contributed significantly to medical literature and public health education.

Early life and education

Dorothea Rhodes was born in 1860 in Illinois, United States. She pursued her education in medicine at a time when few women were admitted to medical schools. She graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School, one of the first institutions to accept women, where she earned her medical degree in 1884.

Medical career

After completing her education, Dorothea Rhodes Lummis Moore began her medical practice in California. She was particularly interested in women's health and worked tirelessly to improve medical care for women and children. Her practice was based in Los Angeles, where she became a well-respected physician.

Writing and advocacy

In addition to her medical practice, Moore was a prolific writer. She contributed articles to various medical journals and wrote extensively on topics related to women's health. Her writings often emphasized the importance of preventive care and the role of women in medicine.

Moore was also an advocate for public health education. She believed in empowering women with knowledge about their own health and was involved in several public health campaigns.

Personal life

Charles Fletcher Lummis

Dorothea married Charles Fletcher Lummis, a noted journalist and advocate for Native American rights. The couple had a daughter, Turbesé Lummis Fiske, who also became a writer. After her marriage to Lummis ended, Dorothea married Dr. John Milton Moore, a fellow physician.

Later years and legacy

Moores and Einsteins at UCLA Chancellor Residence

In her later years, Dorothea Rhodes Lummis Moore continued to be active in the medical community and remained a strong advocate for women's rights and health. She passed away in 1942, leaving behind a legacy of dedication to medicine and public health.

Her contributions to the field of medicine and her advocacy for women's health have been recognized as pioneering efforts that paved the way for future generations of female physicians.

Related pages

• Women in medicine
• History of women in the United States
• Public health