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Trailblazing Black Doctor Defies Barriers in Midland
Coleman recounts leaving New Iberia for Midland after bank hurdles and hospital promises, becoming a physician and hospital founder. She notes racial barriers, the late acceptance into the Texas Medical Association, and ongoing struggles in care access, preventive medicine, and dental health for the poor. Her story highlights perseverance, family, and community impact in Midland’s medical landscape.
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Louisiana
NAACP
Coleman
Meharry Medical College
Nashville
New Iberia
California
Fort Worth
Midland
Midland National Bank
Colemans
Texas Medical Association
Texas Tech Health Sciences Center
Odessa
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