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Helen Taussig: The Woman Who Saved Blue Babies

Jan 22, 2026
"Meet Helen Taussig, the brilliant woman who overcame dyslexia, hearing loss, and sexism to revolutionize medicine. With the Blalock–Taussig shunt, she saved thousands of babies born with heart defects. Her story proves no barrier is too high when your mission is greater than yourself. 💙❤️ #WomenInMedicine #MedicalPioneers #Inspiration #BlueBabies #HelenTaussig"
#Public Health #Pediatrics