Howard A. Rusk
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| Born | 9 Apr 1901 |
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| Died | 4 Nov 1989 |
| Fields | physician |
| Known for | Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine |
Howard A. Rusk was a prominent physician and founder of the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine. He was considered to be the founder of rehabilitation medicine. [1] Rusk was active in the Health for Peace movement in the 1950s and supported US efforts to participate more in rehabilitation medicine in international affairs. He was the first recipient of the Pacem in Terris award of the Pope John Paul II Center of Prayer and Study for Peace. [2]
[edit] References
- ^ Howard A. Rusk, M.D. (1901-1989) Founder. Rusk Inst. of Rehabilitation Medicine. Retrieved on 2008-03-27.
- ^ Howard Rusk Is Given Award By Pope John Paul II Center. New York Times. Retrieved on 2008-03-27.
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