Mildred Bayer | |
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| Born | Mildred L. Mason (1908-12-07)December 7, 1908 |
| Died | October 9, 1990(1990-10-09) (aged 81) |
Mildred L. MasonBayer (December 7, 1908 – October 9, 1990)[1] was aregistered nurse from Ohio, United States, who was inducted into theOhio Women's Hall of Fame for her local and internationalhumanitarian work.[2][3]
Mildred Mason was born on December 7, 1908[1] inWeston, Ohio.[2] Mason earned a nursing degree from St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing in 1932 inToledo, Ohio.[2] Bayer was married to Charles Bayer, a physician.[2]
Bayer founded two clinics in Toledo and Lucas County for migrant farm workers in 1960.[2] Bayer helped establish Mobile Meals in Toledo in 1967, and was the organizations first volunteer coordinator.[2]
In 1970, Bayer began making medical mission trips to Nigeria.[2] Working with the St. Vincent Hospital Grey Nuns, Bayer established a hospital and 23 mobile clinics aroundKabba, Nigeria.[2]
In 1984, Bayer founded Health Clinics International (HCI), a non-profit organization based in Toledo, to provide medical care to the homeless and other underserved populations.[2]
Bayer helped pass Ohio state legislation that requires nursing home operators to be licensed.[3]
Bayer received the Outstanding Service Award from the Toledo Educational Association for the Aged and Chronically Ill in 1969.[2] AndMary Manse College honored her with the Stella Maris Award.[2]
Bayer died on October 9, 1990.[1][2]