Howard A. Rusk

Howard A. Rusk
BornApril 9, 1901
Brookfield, Missouri
DiedNovember 4, 1989 (aged 88)[1]
New York, New York
Known forRusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine
Scientific career
Fieldsphysician
Dr. Howard A. Rusk and Roy Campanella
Dr. Howard A. Rusk and Roy Campanella

Howard A. Rusk (April 9, 1901 – November 4, 1989) was a prominent American physician and founder of the Rusk Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine. He is considered to be the founder of rehabilitation medicine.[2]

Born in Brookfield, Missouri,[3] 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.[4]

  1. ^ Pace, Eric (November 5, 1989). "Howard Rusk, 88, Dies; Medical Pioneer". The New York Times. Retrieved September 1, 2024.
  2. ^ "Howard A. Rusk, M.D. (1901-1989) Founder". Rusk Inst. of Rehabilitation Medicine. Archived from the original on 2007-11-02. Retrieved 2008-03-27.
  3. ^ "Howard A. Rusk Papers" (PDF). Shs.umsystem.edu. Archived from the original (PDF) on 27 September 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2019.
  4. ^ "Howard Rusk Is Given Award By Pope John Paul II Center". The New York Times. 16 February 1983. Retrieved 2008-03-27.