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Calderone Prize (1992) Charles Everett Koop (October 14, 1916 – February 25, 2013) [1] [2] was an American pediatric surgeon and public health administrator who served as the 13th surgeon general of the United States under President Ronald Reagan from 1982 to 1989.
Feb 26, 2013 · Dr. C. Everett Koop, who was widely regarded as the most influential surgeon general in American history and played a crucial role in changing public attitudes about smoking, died on Monday at...
Learn about the life and career of C. Everett Koop, the former U.S. Surgeon General who became an outspoken opponent of abortion and a champion of health promotion and disease prevention. From his childhood in Brooklyn to his role as a pediatric surgeon and a public health leader, discover how he shaped his values, his profession, and his legacy.
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Feb 26, 2013 · NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. C. Everett Koop has long been regarded as the nation’s doctor— even though it has been nearly a quarter-century since he was surgeon general. Koop, who died Monday at his home in Hanover, N.H., at age 96, was by far the best known and most influential person to carry that title.
Learn about the life and legacy of Dr. C. Everett Koop, a prominent pediatric surgeon and the 13th Surgeon General of the United States. He was a pioneer in pediatric surgery, a leader in public health advocacy, and a courageous voice on health issues.
Dec 8, 2022 · Koop, likely primed by the earlier Baby A and B controversy, and now Surgeon General agreed. While not directly involved in the case, he had performed almost 500 surgical atresia repair operations with nearly 100% success. Koop became a public advocate for saving the youngest and weakest patients.
Feb 25, 2013 · Former U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop, a pediatric surgeon turned public health advocate, died Monday. He was 96. Koop served as surgeon general from 1982 to 1989, under Presidents...
