What honors and recognitions did Dr. Apgar receive?
Dr. Apgar received numerous accolades throughout her career. In 1973, she was named Woman of the Year in Science by Ladies' Home Journal. She also received the Ralph M. Waters Award from the American Society of Anesthesiologists and was inducted posthumously into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1995. These honors reflect her immense contributions to medicine and her lasting legacy in Pediatrics.
