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Historical Black Figures: The Hidden Healers: From Scalpel to Systemic Change: Dr. Velma Scantlebury’s Fight for Transplant Equity

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 13, 2026February 13, 2026

Dr. Velma Scantlebury, the first Black woman transplant surgeon in the U.S., revolutionized kidney transplants and fought for equitable healthcare.

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