Emma Ann Reynolds | |
|---|---|
 1900, when she took charge of nurses at Freedman's Hospital | |
| Born | August 3, 1862 |
| Died | January 11, 1917 (aged 54) |
| Nationality | American |
| Other names | Emma A. Reynolds |
| Occupation(s) | nurse, doctor |
| Years active | 1896-1917 |
| Known for | inspiring the creation of Chicago's Provident Hospital |
Emma Ann Reynolds (1862-1917) was an African-American teacher, who had a desire to address the health needs of her community. Refused entrance to nurses training schools because of racism, she influenced the creation of Provident Hospital in Chicago and was one of its first four nursing graduates. Continuing her education, Reynolds became a medical doctor serving at posts in Texas, Louisiana and Washington, D.C. before permanently settling in Ohio and completing her practice there.