Sallie Lewis Stephens Sturgeon (c. 1870 – March 13, 1955) was an American journalist, public health inspector, and social worker.

In 1894, she moved to Oklahoma City with her husband, Thomas H. Sturgeon, who initially worked for the Santa Fe Railroad before joining the Ardmore National Bank.

Her work involved inspecting hotels, restaurants, and other public accommodations, where she enforced sanitary standards with the slogan "Clean up or close up!"

Despite opposition from business owners and some who believed health inspection was not a job for a woman, Sturgeon persisted in her duties.

[1][2] Sturgeon's health inspections revealed severe unsanitary conditions, including loose livestock, unclean privies, and contaminated food.