# Daniel Hale Williams

Founded Provident Hospital in 1891, the nation's first Black-owned and interracially staffed hospital. Performed one of the first successful open-heart surgeries in 1893 and established a nurse training school for Black women.

- Region: 312
- Affiliation: Surgeon & Founder of Provident Hospital
- Industry: Healthcare & Medical Education
- URL: https://xecon.dev/312/profiles/people/daniel-hale-williams
- Updated: 2026-05-27

## Sources

1. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Hale_Williams)
2. [Provident Foundation](https://provfound.dream.press/)