"You might remember C. Everett Koop - he served as U.S. Surgeon
General under President Reagan from1981 through 1989. Dr. Koop, who died
in 2013, was best known for raising our national awareness regarding
the health dangers of cigarette smoking. He established a government
policy toward AIDS. Koop advocated for the Baby Doe Rules, which mandate
that physicians and hospitals must provide maximal care to infants who
are severely impaired, or face censure for medical neglect. . . .
"Before being named Surgeon General, Koop was a pediatric surgeon who
achieved international recognition for successfully separating conjoined
twins and for advancing the field of pediatric surgery with new
lifesaving procedures. He met his greatest challenge, though, in 1966 in
the case of little Vera Marie Calandra."
In a recent commentary, writer Kathy Schiffer
reflected on this patient and her family's interaction with Dr. Koop and with Padre Pio.
To access Ms. Schiffer’s complete post, please visit:
National Catholic Register: Blogs: Kathy Schiffer: Padre Pio Miracle Healing Amazes Future U.S. Surgeon General (29 MAR 21)
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