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PROGRESS TEST 4_FND/ E. I
Event 2
After learning all she could about midwifery and nursing at various institutions in England,
she committed to improving the care of expecting patients living in rural areas of the U.S.
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Event 3
She created the Frontier Nursing Service, a group of nurse midwives who travelled on
horseback to visit expecting parents and children in their homes.
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Event 4
By providing education to rural families, she reduced the maternal death rate to well below
the national average and advocated for children's health in rural areas.
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Re-orientation
The Frontier Nursing Service has still been in use today, and Breckinridge's legacy has
continued to inspire nurses and midwives in all areas.
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