Alexa Canady , a pioneering pediatric neurosurgeon whose leadership, innovation, and mentorship reshaped care for Black families and beyond. Her dedication to education, patient advocacy, and team-based excellence reminds us that curiosity and compassion together save lives. This Black History Month, CCBNA honors Canady’s legacy and commits to elevating Capitol City’s nurses, students, and aspiring leaders. May her example inspire fearless service, collaborative care, and a future where every pa

Dr. Alexa Irene Canady was a true pioneer in US healthcare history. She was the first Black neurosurgeon in the US, the first woman and first black person to be admitted as a surgical intern at Yale New Haven Hospital, and she became Chief of Neurosurgery at Children's Hospital of Michigan at the young age of 36. #blackhealthcarehistory #blackhistorymonth #blackhistorytiktok #blackhistorymonth2023 #blackhistoryfacts #blackhistoryfacts2023 #blackhistorymonthcelebration

Black History Month Spotlight: Dr Alexa Irene Canady, 1st Black Woman Neurosurgeon | Dr. Jen Caudle

November 7th is the birthday of Alexa Canady who, in 1981, became the first African-American woman to become a Neurosurgeon after completing her residency at the University of Minnesota. In celebration of her achievement, explore our Senses #ELGizmo! Students can discover how stimuli are processed by the brain. https://bit.ly/3tUKixL | ExploreLearning Gizmos