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Mildred Bayer
Mildred L. Mason Bayer (December 7, 1908 – October 9, 1990)[1] was a Registered Nurse from Ohio who was inducted into the Ohio Women's Hall of Fame for her local and international humanitarian work.[2][3] Early life and educationMildred Mason was born on December 7, 1908[1] in Weston, Ohio.[2] Mason earned a nursing degree from St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing in 1932 in Toledo, Ohio.[2] Bayer was married to Charles Bayer, a physician.[2] CareerBayer founded two clinics in Toledo and Lucas County for migrant farm workers in 1960.[2] Bayer helped establish Mobile Meals in Toledo in 1967, and was the organizations first volunteer coordinator.[2] In 1970, Bayer began making medical mission trips to Nigeria.[2] Working with the St. Vincent Hospital Grey Nuns, Bayer established a hospital and 23 mobile clinics around Kabba, Nigeria.[2] In 1984, Bayer founded Health Clinics International (HCI), a non-profit organization based in Toledo, to provide medical care to the homeless and other underserved populations.[2] Bayer helped pass Ohio state legislation that requires nursing home operators to be licensed.[3] RecognitionBayer received the Outstanding Service Award from the Toledo Educational Association for the Aged and Chronically Ill in 1969.[2] And Mary Manse College honored her with the Stella Maris Award.[2] Later life and deathBayer died on October 9, 1990.[1][2] References
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