Antonia Novello

Antonia Novello is a Puerto Rican physician and public health administrator who served as the 14th Surgeon General of the United States from 1990 to 1993. As the first woman and the first Hispanic to hold this position, Novello focused on issues such as health care for women and children, AIDS, and the importance of nutrition. Her efforts aimed to bring attention to the health disparities faced by minorities and underprivileged populations. Novello's work in public health has had a lasting impact, and she has continued to advocate for health issues through various roles in both governmental and non-governmental organizations.