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Mendenhall, Dorothy

Mendenhall, Dorothy (b. Reed)

(1874–1964) physician; born in Columbus, Ohio. A dedicated researcher and physician, she is best known for her early research on Hodgkin's disease and contributions to maternal and child health care while a medical officer at the United States Children's Bureau (1917–36). Her numerous articles greatly influenced the diet of pregnant women and children.
The Cambridge Dictionary of American Biography, by John S. Bowman. Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1995. Reproduced with permission.
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