Stacey Plaskett Instagram – Did you guess who this Virgin Islander was?
Answer: Myrah Keating Smith was the only health provider on St. John for about two decades and was described as a nursing pioneer on the island. She delivered the first of over 500 babies on St. John and traveled by whatever means necessary to get her job done.
You can find more about Myrah Keating Smith below:
https://stjohntradewinds.com/myrah-keating-smith-13-others-inducted-into-vi-womens-hall-of-fame/ Stay connected with us each weekday for the next features!!
#VirginIslandsHistoryMonth #WomensHistoryMonth | Posted on 20/Mar/2024 02:00:03
