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WARD, Donovan Frederick. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 30, 1904-1998). Physician. Ward became the first resident of Dubuque and the second Iowan to head the American Medical Association. He succeeded Dr. Norman A. Welch who died unexpectedly in September 1964. Ward had been elected president-elect of the association at its June meeting and announced his campaign to restore the prestige of the "family doctor." | WARD, Donovan Frederick. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 30, 1904-1998). Physician. Ward became the first resident of Dubuque and the second Iowan to head the American Medical Association. He succeeded Dr. Norman A. Welch who died unexpectedly in September 1964. Ward had been elected president-elect of the association at its June meeting and announced his campaign to restore the prestige of the "family doctor." | ||
In 1931 Ward began his medical career in Dubuque and was a staff member of [[FINLEY HOSPITAL]] where he was head of the surgical division. He earned senior surgeon status at Mercy Hospital and [[XAVIER HOSPITAL]]. Locally he served as president of the Lions' Club and Shrine Club, organized the Navy League council, and served on the boards of the [[YOUNG | In 1931 Ward began his medical career in Dubuque and was a staff member of [[FINLEY HOSPITAL]] where he was head of the surgical division. He earned senior surgeon status at Mercy Hospital and [[XAVIER HOSPITAL]]. Locally he served as president of the Lions' Club and Shrine Club, organized the Navy League council, and served on the boards of the [[YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.)]] and the Salvation Army. | ||
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Revision as of 04:35, 27 December 2008
WARD, Donovan Frederick. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 30, 1904-1998). Physician. Ward became the first resident of Dubuque and the second Iowan to head the American Medical Association. He succeeded Dr. Norman A. Welch who died unexpectedly in September 1964. Ward had been elected president-elect of the association at its June meeting and announced his campaign to restore the prestige of the "family doctor."
In 1931 Ward began his medical career in Dubuque and was a staff member of FINLEY HOSPITAL where he was head of the surgical division. He earned senior surgeon status at Mercy Hospital and XAVIER HOSPITAL. Locally he served as president of the Lions' Club and Shrine Club, organized the Navy League council, and served on the boards of the YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (Y.M.C.A.) and the Salvation Army.