Helen Rodríguez Trías
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Helen Rodríguez Trías was an American pediatrician, educator and women's rights activist. She was the first Latina president of the American Public Health Association, a founding member of the Women's
The first Latina president of The American Public Health Association
Rodríguez Trías taking care of a young child in a clinic
Presidential Citizens Medal
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The Presidential Citizens Medal is an award bestowed by the president of the United States. It is the second-highest civilian award in the United States and is second only to the Presidential Medal of
Helen Rodríguez Trías
…first Latina president of the American Public Health Association (APHA), a founding member of the Women's Caucus of the APHA, and a recipient of the Presidential Citizens Medal. She is credited with helping to expand the range of public health services for women and children in minority and low-income populations around the…
Presidential Citizens Medal prior to a ceremony at the White House on January 2, 2025
President Joe Biden presents the Presidential Citizens Medal to D.C. Metropolitan Police officer Michael Fanone during a ceremony on January 6, 2023