Bertha Van Hoosen was born in present-day Rochester Hills, MI in 1863. An American surgeon dedicated to women's health, she was the founding president of the American Medical Women's Association and led a fascinating life documented in her autobiography Petticoat Surgeon. “Three Needles and Suture” explores Bertha’s relationship with her sister and niece as all three navigate life, death, family, personal goals, women’s roles in society, different types of motherhood and advancing medicine.. Written by Kamryn Marck Directed by Karen Sheridan