Nursing Heroes: Caring for the Community Event in Tampa

Please join us for an opening reception to celebrate 

Nursing Heroes Caring for the Community 

May 2, 2012 6-8 pm 

A special exhibit at the Tampa Bay History Center 

Presented by Florida Nurses Association, Former District IV 

Clara Frye 
Inventor and Founder of the Clara Frye Negro Hospital 

Mary T. Cash 
The first Florida registered nurse of African American heritage 

Joyce Ely 
Pioneer in Florida public health nursing 

Dorothy Ebersbach 
A love of flight and dedication to nursing 

Imogene King 
The Science of Nursing 

From opening the first hospital to treat Black patients, pioneering midwifery training to improve survival rates of mothers and infants, and developing a scientific theory of nursing practice to improve patient care, these local nursing leaders, entrepreneurs, scholars, and scientists took on historic challenges that transformed the delivery of health care. Guests will also experience the diverse ways in which today’s registered nurses, who comprise the largest health care profession, are working to improve health care. 

Exhibit tours - live entertainment - catering by The Columbia Cafe

We hope you can join us for this historic event! 

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This exhibit was born from the passion of dedicated and historically oriented registered nurses from Florida Nurses Association (FNA), Former District IV representing Hillsborough County. 

One of the oldest professional organizations in the state, FNA has been serving and supporting registered nurses for over 100 years, advocating for a safer and healthier workplace for nurses and a safer and healthier Florida. 

If you have any questions please contact Linda Hankins at 580-399-6191