 In 1934, at the age of 54, she obtained a license from the state to become a fully recognized medical practitioner, in order to admit patients to the local hospital.Her application fee was paid by local doctors, who strongly supported her work.In her later years, she was recognized by the University of Wisconsin College of Agriculture, the State Medical Society of Wisconsin, the American Medical Association, the Indian Council Fire of Chicago, and the Oneida Nation for her contributions to the health of the people in Oneida.