Write For Us

Advertise

Dr. Antonia Novello

A childhood spent combating a congenital disease left Antonia Novello determined to become a doctor and help children and families who, like hers, could not afford the medical care they needed. Eventually, that path would lead her to join the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps. As a congressional fellow, Novello — born Antonia Coello in Fajardo, Puerto Rico — helped draft federal legislation to establish the national registry for organ matching, as well as the health warnings added to cigarette packages. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush appointed her the United States’ 14th surgeon general, the nation’s top health official, making her the first woman and the first Hispanic to hold that position. During her tenure, from 1990 to 1993, Novello continued to focus on the health of women, children and minorities, launching initiatives to combat underage drinking and smoking as well as domestic violence, and to prevent the neonatal transmission of AIDS. In 2014, Novello retired from her position at the Florida Hospital for Children in Orlando, but she remains active, most recently meeting with all living former U.S. Surgeon Generals at the White House in 2021 to discuss expanding COVID-19 vaccine access and information to communities of color.

Latest

How Small Businesses Can Thrive Authentically Without Breaking the Bank in a Competitive Market

In today’s crowded marketplace, small businesses face growing pressure...

Why Small Business Owners Should Pay Attention to Tariff “Stacking” on Chinese Imports

If your small business relies on importing goods from...

Student Loan Collections Resume And Low-Income Americans May Feel the Pressure

Low-income Americans may soon face increased financial stress as...

Stay in touch

Be the first to know

- Advertisement -

Don't miss

How Small Businesses Can Thrive Authentically Without Breaking the Bank in a Competitive Market

In today’s crowded marketplace, small businesses face growing pressure...

Why Small Business Owners Should Pay Attention to Tariff “Stacking” on Chinese Imports

If your small business relies on importing goods from...

Student Loan Collections Resume And Low-Income Americans May Feel the Pressure

Low-income Americans may soon face increased financial stress as...

Is ChatGPT Getting Too Agreeable? Why That Matters for Small Business Owners

If you’ve recently used ChatGPT and thought, “Wow, this...
- Advertisement -

How Small Businesses Can Thrive Authentically Without Breaking the Bank in a Competitive Market

In today’s crowded marketplace, small businesses face growing pressure from giant online retailers offering low prices and lightning-fast shipping. But thriving doesn’t mean you...

Netflix’s Ad-Supported Plan is Quietly Winning Over Millions And It’s Changing How We Watch TV

It wasn’t that long ago when the idea of sitting through ads on Netflix felt like a betrayal of everything the platform stood for....

Why Small Business Owners Should Pay Attention to Tariff “Stacking” on Chinese Imports

If your small business relies on importing goods from China whether it’s apparel, electronics, packaging materials, or everyday items like backpacks the rising cost...