{
  "id": 269380,
  "title": "Woman Graduates From Great Grandad’s Medical School, Reaction Is Everything",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/woman-graduates-from-great-grandads-medical-school-reaction-is",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-07T15:17:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/woman-graduates-from-great-grandads-medical-school-reaction-is-everything-12295720"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 97-year-old medical professional, Dr. Westel Creager, was overjoyed to attend his great granddaughter Haiden Hauret's white coat ceremony at the same institution where he once graduated at the age of 41. Dr. Creager, who worked in an emergency room well into his seventies, decided to wear his own white coat for the memorable event. The ceremony, documented by Dr. Creager's granddaughter Kristi Johnson, touched millions of hearts worldwide as it was shared on social media. Dr. Creager's determination to pursue his dream of becoming a doctor despite his age serves as an inspiration for others to never give up on their aspirations.",
  "summary": "Dr. Westel Creager graduated from medical school in his thirties and continued to work in the emergency room into his seventies.",
  "key_points": [
    "97-year-old Dr. Westel Creager attended granddaughter's white coat ceremony",
    "Dr. Creager graduated from medical school at age 41",
    "Ceremony inspired many worldwide"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/269380.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}