White (Elizabeth)

White (Elizabeth) was a prominent 19th-century American nurse and social reformer, known for her efforts to improve healthcare and sanitation. She played a key role during the American Civil War, organizing supplies and nursing wounded soldiers, which helped elevate the nursing profession's status. White was dedicated to education and public health, advocating for better training for nurses and sanitary conditions. Her work contributed significantly to the development of modern nursing practices and public health reforms in the United States.