Joan Hodgman, Date of Birth, Date of Death
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Pioneer Neonatologist who studied Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Date of Birth: 07-Sep-1923
Date of Death: 10-Aug-2008
Profession: physician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About Joan Hodgman
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- Joan Hodgman (7 September 1923 – 10 August 2008) (first name pronounced jo-ANN) was a pioneer of neonatology.
- Her leadership and influence helped develop neonatology as a speciality.
- She practiced at LAC+USC Medical Center for more than 60 years, holding various positions, including Director of the Divisions of Neonatology.
- She worked to develop the intensive care unit with guidelines on neonatal care.
- She later received the AAP Virginia Apgar Award in 1999, the highest award offered in neonatology.
- She is well known by all practicing neonatologists; Dr.
- Opas, chief of pediatrics at USC referred to her as one of neonatology's "great sages."
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