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Practiced medicine for 51 years
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Earned his medical degree from Howard University
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Completed post-graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania, New York University Post Graduate College of Medicine, and Harvard University
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Practiced medicine in Philadelphia and held teaching positions at Temple University and Philadelphia General Hospitals
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Entered the Medical Corps of the U.S. Army in 19437
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Served as Chief of Medical Service at Station Hospital No. 1 in Fort Huachuca, Arizona
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Commanded the 335th Station Hospital in the China-Burma-India Theatre
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Served as the first Medical Director of Mercy-Douglass Hospital after its merger in March 1948458
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Previously served on the staffs of Mercy and Douglass Hospitals before their merger
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Was a former army hospital administrator before taking the role at Mercy-Douglass
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Examining physician for the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission
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Grand Medical Director of the I.B.P.O.E. of W. (Elks)
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Member of the Presidential Task Force on Aging and the White House Task Force on Aging
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Member of the National Medical Association, state and county medical societies
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Member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and Alpha Boule
Personal Life
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Born around 1903 (based on his age at death)
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Passed away on May 3, 1987, at the age of 84
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Married to Charlotte West Strickland for 59 years
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Survived by his wife and a sister, Sarah Strickland Scott
Added February 24, 2025 at 2:03pm
by Kemora Rogers
Title: ai
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Practiced medicine for 51 years
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Earned his medical degree from Howard University
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Personal Life
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Born around 1903 (based on his age at death)
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Passed away on May 3, 1987, at the age of 84
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Married to Charlotte West Strickland for 59 years
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Survived by his wife and a sister, Sarah Strickland Scott
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Completed post-graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania, New York University Post Graduate College of Medicine, and Harvard University
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Practiced medicine in Philadelphia and held teaching positions at Temple University and Philadelphia General Hospitals
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Entered the Medical Corps of the U.S. Army in 19437
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Served as Chief of Medical Service at Station Hospital No. 1 in Fort Huachuca, Arizona
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Commanded the 335th Station Hospital in the China-Burma-India Theatre
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Served as the first Medical Director of Mercy-Douglass Hospital after its merger in March 1948458
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Previously served on the staffs of Mercy and Douglass Hospitals before their merger
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Was a former army hospital administrator before taking the role at Mercy-Douglass
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Examining physician for the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission
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Grand Medical Director of the I.B.P.O.E. of W. (Elks)
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Member of the Presidential Task Force on Aging and the White House Task Force on Aging
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Member of the National Medical Association, state and county medical societies
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Member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity and Alpha Boule
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Challenges Faced: The hospital operated during a time when African Americans faced significant discrimination in healthcare. Dr. Strickland's efforts were crucial in providing a space for Black medical professionals to practice and receive training.
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Recognition: Writer Russell F. Minton highlighted Dr. Strickland's contributions in a 1951 article, noting the hospital's role in improving healthcare access for African Americans.
Later Developments
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Financial Struggles: Despite its initial success, Mercy-Douglass Hospital faced financial difficulties, leading to its closure in 1973. The challenges included competition from modern hospitals that began accepting African American patients.
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Legacy: Dr. Strickland's work laid the groundwork for future healthcare initiatives aimed at serving marginalized communities, and his legacy continues to be recognized in discussions about healthcare equity.
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