Dr. Dickens and her life + facts

https://chicago.medicine.uic.edu/medicine/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2024/03/DOMIC-Honoring-Black-Physicians-Helen-Octavia-Dickens-MD.pdf

Teen Clinic at the University of Pennsylvania: Dr. Dickens founded this clinic in 1967 for school-age mothers in the inner city5. Records or reports from this clinic might include statements or writings from Dr. Dickens about her work and motivations.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Octavia_Dickens

Published works: Dr. Dickens published several articles and contributed chapters to books on teen pregnancy, prevention, and adolescent health issues. In an interview, she mentioned that her work appeared in journals such as "Pan American Medical Women's Journal, American Practice and Diagnosis of Treatment, American Journal of OB/GYN, American Journal of Public Health, Journal of Marriage and Family Counseling, American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, and Women's Wellness"1. These publications might contain direct quotes or insights from Dr. Dickens.

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20201012-helen-dickens-the-gynaecologist-who-fought-for-black-women

American Cancer Society involvement: Dr. Dickens was actively involved with the American Cancer Society, driving a van around Philadelphia to provide free Pap smears to black women2. There might be records or reports from this organization that include her statements or experiences

DMU Timestamp: February 21, 2025 18:26