Lillian Wald's legacy is profound and multifaceted. She left behind a robust framework for public health nursing and community-based healthcare that continues to influence nursing practice today. Her work demonstrated the critical role of nurses in addressing public health issues and paved the way for the development of numerous health and social welfare programs.
Wald's influence is evident in modern public health initiatives, community health nursing, and social work. Her vision of healthcare that integrates medical care with social support services remains a guiding principle in contemporary health systems.
