March 03, 2021
Every March since 1987, America has celebrated Women's History Month to recognize women's often-unseen influence on our history, culture and society. From Abigail Adams to Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sojourner Truth to Michelle Obama, the timeline of women's history milestones stretches back to the founding of the United States.
History of Women's History Month
Women's History Month grew out of a weeklong celebration of women's contributions organized by the school district of Sonoma, California, in 1978. Presentations were given at dozens of schools, hundreds of students participated in a "Real Woman" essay contest, and a parade was held in downtown Santa Rosa.
In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women's History Week. Congress followed suit in 1981, passing a resolution establishing a national celebration. By 1987, the National Women's History Project successfully petitioned Congress to expand the event to the entire month of March.
Wear Purple to Support International Women's Day
International Women's Day, a global celebration of women's economic, political and social achievements, began on March 8, 1911. Many countries worldwide acknowledge this day by wearing purple as a nod to the suffragettes, demonstrating, hosting educational initiatives and presenting women with gifts and flowers.
TriHealth Women Leaders
TriHealth has been an organization that empowers women since the Sisters of Charity and Methodist Deaconesses founded our anchor hospitals. These women served the Cincinnati community with passion and purpose.
This year, we are celebrating Women's History Month by recognizing some of our trailblazing women who are making significant impacts, breaking glass ceilings, and paving the way for other women at TriHealth and our community.
Please click on the following links to view their spotlight:
Happy Women's History Month!
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Another reason to be proud of working at TriHealth.
Congratulations to all these amazing women.
Posted by: Darla Daniel on March 23, 2021
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Congratulations to all of the woman who are making significant impacts to TriHealth and within the community.
Posted by: Denise Ross on March 03, 2021
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Congratulations to all of these women and continue to strive to be your best as you already have and we are grateful to be team members of yours!
Posted by: Bobbie Hollins on March 03, 2021
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Congratulations to these women who continue to inspire us and lead by example. We are blessed to be surrounded by the best!
Posted by: Rebecca Baute on March 03, 2021
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