Dr "Dorothy" Case was an extremely influential woman in the healthcare field. She became a doctor, instructor, associate professor, surgeon and director of surgery. She created her own private practice, became director of public health for the Federation of Women's Clubs of Philadelphia and related organizations, and created Doctor's Hospital's Dorothy Case-Blechschmidt Cancer Health Clinic. In addition to all her accomplishments, Dorothy was also a mother and wife. She is an exceptional example of the infinite limits that a woman can reach in the field of healthcare professions. Dorothy Case, later known as Dott, was born on April 9, 1885 to Marcus and Harriet Case in Ithaca, Michigan. Dorothy was the youngest of 9 children. Her mother was a teacher and realized her daughter's learning ability from an early age. In 1889, Dorothy and her family moved to Loch Haven, Pennsylvania, where they were struck by bad luck upon their arrival. On May 31, 1889, the Case family's possessions arrived in Johnston, Pennsylvania, the same day the South Fork Dam failed. The South Fork Dam collapsed and released 20 million tons of water from its reservoir. A wall of water, up to 70 feet high, swept 14 miles down the Little Conemaugh River valley, carrying away steel mills, homes, livestock and people. At 4:07 p.m., flood waters poured into the industrial town of Johnstown, crushing downtown homes and businesses in a 10-minute whirlwind. (New York Times, 1889). Everything the Case family owned was swept away by the rushing water and they were left with the few clothes and possessions they had on them. However, these difficulties, the work that Dorothy and her family had to do to re-establish… to half of the students… that she taught, that it was entirely possible to be a woman in the health field. She has demonstrated to everyone around her that women are capable of succeeding in healthcare professions and maintaining healthy family lives. His work never stopped and he continued to advance in positions throughout his life. Dorothy Case-Blechschmidt truly encompasses what it means to be a leader and role model for any woman looking to enter a healthcare profession. Works cited by the New York Times. (1889). May 31, 1889 Johnstown Flood from the New York Times. Retrieved July 1, 2011, from http://www.johnstownpa.com/History/hist30.htmlGabell, J.C. (1998, October). A Legacy of Dreams: Dorothy Case Blechschmidt, MD, FACS Notable Ancestors of Women: The Journal of Women's Genealogy & History, 1(1). Retrieved from http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~nwa/dott.html