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April 28, 2024

How Much Do You Know about VNS Health’s First African American Nurse? Take Our Quiz.

February 14, 2024

From its earliest days, VNS Health has been committed to diversity and inclusion. Here is a quiz about Elizabeth Tyler, the first African American nurse to be hired by Lillian Wald, the founder of VNS Health. 

How much do you know about VNS Health’s first Black nurse and the time period when she provided care in New York City? Take our quiz and find out.

What year did Elizabeth Tyler start working as a nurse at VNS Health (then known as the Henry Street Settlement)?
Elizabeth was a nursing school graduate and had an advanced nursing degree. What disease was especially prevalent while Elizabeth was a nurse?
What New York City community did Elizabeth focus on?
How did Elizabeth gain the confidence of those in the community?
Inspired by her work in the African American community, Elizabeth persuaded Lillian Wald to open an additional Henry Street Settlement/VNS Health branch. Where was this branch located?
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