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Charles Richard Drew (June 3, 1904 – April 1, 1950) was an American surgeon and medical researcher. He researched in the field of blood transfusions, developing improved techniques for blood storage, and applied his expert knowledge to developing large-scale blood banks early in World War II.
LaSalle Doheny Leffall Jr. (May 22, 1930 – May 25, 2019) was an American surgeon, oncologist, and medical educator. Recognized as very committed to those he served and his profession, he served as the Charles R. Drew Professor of Surgery at Howard University College of Medicine and in leadership positions for several healthcare organizations.
This episode also contains a claim that Dr. Charles Drew [died April 1, 1950], known for his pioneering work with blood plasma, died in a North Carolina hospital which refused to admit him or treat his injuries based on his race. This claim, although widely repeated, is false.
Died: Charles R. Drew , 45, African-American surgeon, who pioneered preservation techniques for use in blood banks , following an automobile accident. [ 6 ] An urban legend arose that Drew, whose work had saved so many lives, died because he was turned away from the nearest hospital because of his race.
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At the beginning of the 21st century and before its crisis, MLK–MACC (then MLK/Drew) had 537 beds, was the teaching hospital of the adjacent Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, spread over a 38.5-acre (156,000 m 2) site, which included a dormitory for medical residents, employed 2,238 full-time personnel, and in 2004 treated ...
James Ingraham was a 14-year-old eighth grade student at Charles R. Drew Junior High School [4] in 1970. On October 6, 1970, Ingraham was accused of failing to promptly leave the stage of the school auditorium when asked to do so by a teacher. [ 5 ]
Rousseau Grigg’s death last week was “sudden and unexpected,” her husband, Cameron Grigg, said in an Oct. 5 Instagram post. The young TikToker had risen to prominence posting about her life.