
Loretta Ford
Dec 27, 1920 - Jan 21, 2025
Wildwood, FL
The first nurse practitioner in the United States, Loretta Ford, died at 104.A pioneer in healthcare, Ford was a globally renowned nurse leader who changed the nursing profession. She was a famous member of the "National Women's Hall of Fame," and served as the founding dean of the "University of Rochester School of Nursing." Loretta C. Ford was a pediatric nurse who worked endlessly to expand access to health services and helped to transform the way billions of Americans get healthcare. Her...Read More
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