Nora Wattie
Nora Wattie (20 May 1900–14 July 1994) OBE MBChB (Aberdeen), DPH (Cambridge) was a pioneer of social medicine, setting up Glasgow’s internationally renowned ante-natal care service (both before and after the creation of the National Health Service).
Throughout her career, Wattie was modernising and innovating; initially treating the suffering of women and their babies who were infected with sexually transmitted diseases by husbands returning home after the Second World War,[1] later eliminating diphtheria through a city-wide chain of clinics.[2][3] For 30 years, Wattie worked on improving women's and children's physical and mental health in the slums of Glasgow, influencing the medical profession and advising government.[3] After her retirement, Wattie offered health education to future parents at schools and colleges.[4] In 1964, Wattie was awarded the Order of the British Empire for services to public health,[5] and declared Scotswoman of the Year by the Glasgow Evening Times.[2]