Leona Baumgartner (August 18, 1902 – January 15, 1991) was an American physician. She was the first woman to serve as Commissioner of New York City's Department of Health (1954–1962). She was a strong advocate of health education and a pioneer in promoting health services among New York's immigrant and poverty-stricken population.
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18 August 1902 Chicago, Illinois
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Died |
15 January 1991 (aged 88) Chilmark, Massachusetts
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Zodiac | Leo |
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