Lucinda L. Combs | |
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| Born | October 10, 1849 |
| Died | April 23, 1919 (aged 69) |
| Resting place | Union Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio |
| Nationality | American |
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| Alma mater | Women's Medical College |
| Occupation(s) | Physician and medical missionary |
| Spouse | Andrew Stritmatter |
Lucinda L. Combs-Stritmatter (October 10, 1849 – April 23, 1919) was an American physician who was the first female medical missionary to provide medical care in China. She is credited with establishing the first women's hospital in Beijing. Combs was a pioneer in women's medical care while serving the Women's Foreign Ministry Society's North China Mission for seven years.