ST. LOUIS — The Homer G. Phillips Nurse’s Alumni Group was honored at a special reception today in Maryland Heights as part of Black History Month.
Homer G. Phillips was a nationally renowned hospital during a time of segregation in the United States. It trained thousands of Black nurses who served the community for decades.
The City of St. Louis’s Director of Health served as the keynote speaker at the event.
The event was organized partly by the ‘Change the Name Coalition,’ referencing a recent controversy over a health center that used the Homer G. Phillips name, which has since closed.
The recognition of the Homer G. Phillips Nurse’s Alumni Group highlights the enduring legacy and impact of the hospital on the community and the importance of preserving its history.
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