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Women’s History Month is a dedicated month to reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to United States history. From Abigail Adams to Susan B. Anthony, Sojourner Truth to Rosa Parks, the timeline of women’s history milestones stretches back to the founding of the United States. The actual celebration of Women’s History Month grew out of a weeklong celebration of women’s contributions to culture, history and society organized by the school district of Sonoma, California, in 1978. Presentations were given at dozens of schools, hundreds of students participated in a “Real Woman” essay contest and a parade was held in downtown Santa Rosa. A few years later, the idea caught on within communities, school districts and organizations across the country. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter issued the first presidential proclamation declaring the week of March 8 as National Women’s History Week. The U.S. Congress followed suit the next year, passing a resolution establishing a national celebration. Six years later, the National Women’s History Project successfully petitioned Congress to expand the event to the entire month of March.

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Dear infinitieplus magazine Family and Friends,

We hope everyone is doing well and looking forward to this new month.

There are so many things to celebrate in March. One that stands out and very noteworthy is National Women’s History Month. It is a time to celebrate the achievements of women all over the world. It is also a time to celebrate women around us who have paved the way starting from our mothers, aunts, teachers, and many others in our respective communities.

It is in this vein that we bring you some notable women in our community who are doing great things. We start with Laura Fite, MD. Dr. Fite with Wallis Dermatology Associates is the only female dermatologist in the Longview/Marshall community. She is happily married to her college Sweetheart, Kent Fite, MD, a radiologist with Medical Imaging Consultants at Christus Good Shepherd. She makes a declaration of their relationship that leaves no doubt as to the extents of their professional and personal relationships. Please check out the full story from page 6.

Another trailblazer is Dr. KiAnne Hardee, who is a radiologist. She is a managing partner for the Longview firm Medical Imaging Consultants, but her specialty and passion is breast health. In 2005, she graduated from the LSU Medical School, and moved on to UT Southwestern Medical Center to complete her diagnostic radiology residency in 2010 and breast imaging fellowship in 2011. Besides being managing partner for Medical Imaging Consultants she is director of breast imaging and lead interpreting physician at the facility's Longview and Marshall locations. After starting down her chosen career path she never looked back. Please read her full story from page 18 But wait, that is not all. We have other female icons in real estate.

Christy Stone and Lindsay Simms stories are very interesting. Their stories are found from page 18 and 22 respectively. Then, flip the magazine for Women Wellness starring Jennifer Jackson. There is so much more in the magazine. We hope you will enjoy reading the articles and pass it on. Download a copy at www.infinitieplusmag.com

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Longview Regional Medical Center, (LRMC) hosted its 9th annual free teen heart screening. To date

LRMC has screened 2,700 East Texas teen hearts giving students and their parents $1,000 testing free of charge. East Texas students who participate in athletics, cheerleading, marching band, drill team or other strenuous sports were screened for possible deadly genetic heart conditions, such as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). In the photo are: Dr. Samir Germanwala; Dr. Shannon Block; Natalye Combs, NP; and Dr. Jonathan Greifenkamp who did the screening.

Dr. Samir Germanwala; Dr. Shannon Block; Natalye Combs, NP; and Dr. Jonathan Greifenkamp

Dr. Laura Fite with Wallis Dermatology Associates is the only female dermatologist in the Longview/Marshall community. She is happily married to her college Sweetheart, Kent Fite, MD, a radiologist with Medical Imaging Consultants at Christus Good Shepherd. She makes a declaration of their relationship that leaves no doubt as to the extents of their professional and personal relationships.