Feigin receives prestigious John Howland Medal for lifetime achievement

HOUSTON -- (May 7, 2007) -- Dr. Ralph Feigin, J.S. Abercrombie professor and chair of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and physician-in-chief of Texas Children's Hospital, was awarded the prestigious John Howland Medal on Sunday. The award is the top honor bestowed by the American pediatric community for lifetime contributions to advance the field of pediatrics.

Given by the American Pediatric Society, the award was presented to Feigin at the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies in Toronto, Canada.

The award has been given annually since 1952 to honor those who have made contributions that have impacted childhood diseases, advanced education and improved the care of children worldwide.

"This award is an equally important, positive reflection on the superb department of pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital," Feigin said. "I am honored to be included among the former recipients such as Albert Sabin, and many other internationally recognized leaders."

The award is named after John Howland who helped form the first modern model for academic pediatric departments in the United States.