Clara Edna Hayes

Background

Hayes, Clara Edna was born on August 23, 1884 in at Bement, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Abram and Nancy Ellen (Wilkin) Hayes.

Education

Doctor of Medicine College Physicians and Surgical (University of Illinois), 1912. Medical staff Peoria (Illinois) Eastern State Hospital, 1912-1917. Superintendent state Training School for Girls, Geneva, Illinois, 1917-1921.

Director Division of Child Hygiene, State of South Dakota, 1922-1927.

In charge school health study for Western states, American Child Health Association, 1927-1928. Former chairman public health South Dakota Federation Women's Clubs.

Former director department health South Dakota Parent-Teacher Association. Special agent of the United States Children’s Bureau for South Dakota, 1922-1927.

Ex-chairman Child Welfare Committee of South Dakota State Medical Association.

In charge of work for indigent crippled children of South Dakota, 1924-1927. Director of medical service, American Child Health Association, 1934-1935. Senior medical officer United States Children’s Bureau.

Retired since February 22, 1947.

Career

Doctor of Medicine College Physical Director Division of Child Hygiene, State of South Dakota Director of medical service, American Child Health Association, 1934-1935.

Achievements

• Clara Edna Hayes has been listed as a noteworthy physician. by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow American Public Health Association. Member American Academy of Pediatrics, Nu Sigma Phi.

Connections

Father:

Abram Hayes

Mother:

Nancy Ellen (Wilkin) Hayes