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Winner 2009 - Individual
Contribution To Maternal & Child
Health
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| To honor an individual who has worked tirelessly and largely behind the scenes to enhance the maternal and child health cause. |
Dr. Stephen Hunter
Dr. Stephen Hunter has been an advocate for moms and babies throughout the state of Iowa and through much
of his research, this advocacy has extended to all
women and infants. Dr. Hunter investigates the use of
cell encapsulation and bioartificial organs for the
correction of diseases pertinent to mothers and
babies, including diabetes in pregnancy and PKU in
addition to fetal therapy, vaccine development and
preeclampsia.
Dr. Hunter became a March of Dimes State Board member
in 2008, State Prematurity Chair and a member of the
March of Dimes West Region Program Services Committee
in 2009. He is currently working with the Iowa Chapter
in planning events to raise awareness and encourage
hospitals to follow ACOG guidelines regarding elective
cesarean sections and inductions prior to 39 weeks.
Dr. Hunter is an amazing teacher, volunteer, advocate,
and physician. His dedication and genuine interest in
what is best for his patients is admirable. His passion
for health of mothers and babies is reflected in all of
the hard work he has done both in and out of the
hospital. For that and for what he has been able to do
in Iowa, he is worthy of this contribution to Maternal
and Child Health award.