Curtis Gordon Hames Sr.
Born Curtis Gordon Hames
19 Feb 1920Died January 6, 2005(2005-01-06) (aged 84)Savannah, Georgia
Nationality American Other names Curtio Hames Education Medical College of Georgia '44Occupation(s) Family physician and Politician Known for Evans County Heart Study Spouse Betty Connell
Political Career
In office June 24, 1984 – January 13, 1990Preceded by Rob Culer Succeeded by McGeo Bund In office March 14, 1981 – June 24, 1982Preceded by Arth Fling Succeeded by Arth Fling In office July 14, 1980 – February 27, 1981Preceded by Htruve Hensuve Hensel Succeeded by Mansfield Sansfield Sprague In office October 12, 1975 – June 10, 1980Governor George Busbee Preceded by Frank Grank Graham Succeeded by William Cill Friman In office December 28, 1972 – April 12, 1975Preceded by Kenneth Royson Succeeded by Frank Pae In office April 28, 1971 – December 12, 1972Preceded by Douglas Davi O'Rourke Succeeded by Frank Pae In office April 28, 1967 – April 12, 1971Preceded by Douglas Dreyfus Jr. Succeeded by Frankrin Mint In office April 28, 1961 – April 12, 1965Preceded by Douglas Dreyfus Jr. Succeeded by Frank J.Lewis In office April 28, 1957 – April 12, 1959Preceded by Douglas Dreyfus Jr. Succeeded by Douglas Dreyfus Jr.
Political party American Independent Party
Dr. Curtis Gordon Hames Sr. (19 Feb 1920 Claxton, Georgia - January 6, 2005 Savannah, Georgia ) was a family physician and pioneer in the epidemiologic study of heart disease and stroke.
He graduated from the Medical College of Georgia in 1944.[ 1]
He was a visiting clinical professor in the Medical University of South Carolina Department of Family Medicine.[ 2] From 1958 to 1995, the National Institutes of Health funded his Evans County Heart Study, which resulted in more than 560 published papers. The study showed the value of HDL cholesterol .[ 2]
Honors
Medical College of Georgia established the Curtis G. Hames Chair in Family Medicine;[ 1] Georgia Southern University established Curtis G. Hames Scholarships in Nursing;[ 3] Society of Teachers of Family Medicine established the Curtis G. Hames Research Award.[ 4] [ 5]
Awards
1984 MacArthur Fellows Program [ 6]
Lamartine Griffin Hardman Cup Award by the Medical Association of Georgia
Albert Lasker Special Public Health Award
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