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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-Oskaloosa, IA, Apr. 13, 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. | Ward excelled in football and wrestling at [[DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL]]. He graduated in 1923 and started as quarterback for two seasons at the [[UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE]] before accepting early admittance to the University of Iowa School of Medicine. He was inducted into the University of Dubuque Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Dubuque Senior Athletic Hall of Fame in 1996. | ||
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 enlisted at the start of [[WORLD WAR II]] and served in the Navy retiring with the rank of commander. 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. His biography was the subject in 1994 of "Here Comes Doctor Ward: A Climb to Glory" by Howard E. Cartwright. | |||
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Revision as of 03:04, 30 January 2009
WARD, Donovan Frederick. (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 30, 1904-Oskaloosa, IA, Apr. 13, 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 excelled in football and wrestling at DUBUQUE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL. He graduated in 1923 and started as quarterback for two seasons at the UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE before accepting early admittance to the University of Iowa School of Medicine. He was inducted into the University of Dubuque Athletic Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Dubuque Senior Athletic Hall of Fame in 1996.
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 enlisted at the start of WORLD WAR II and served in the Navy retiring with the rank of commander. 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. His biography was the subject in 1994 of "Here Comes Doctor Ward: A Climb to Glory" by Howard E. Cartwright.
