THE VFA PIONEER HISTORIES PROJECT

Helen B. Weyrauch, M.D.

November 30, 1908 – April 26, 1975

“Women have found a definite niche in medicine and are succeeding despite their sometimes dual role of doctor and mother.” – Helen B. Weyrauch, M.D., February 1952

A pioneer in the field of women’s rights, particularly in medicine. A charter member of NOW, 1966. Active member of the San Francisco Soroptimists, an international executive women’s service organization. Instrumental in helping form the Mayor’s Committee on Status of Women. Johns Hopkins University, MD., 1934.