One of Rochester's First African-American Nurses Has Passed Away

One of Rochester's first African-American nurses has passed away.

Rosa Wims turned was considered a trailblazer.

In recognition of her 100th birthday last year, Rochester Regional Health created a scholarship in her name to help train new nurses.

For more than 30 years, Wims partnered with Foodlink to host Thanksgiving dinners for hundreds of people.

Mayor Evans said in a statement, "She set a fine example by always putting people first and looking for ways to uplift and improve our city."

Plans are pending for a celebration of her life.


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