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February 15, 2005

Dr. McKeag Receives State Health Commissioner Award

Douglas McKeag, M.D., M.S., received the State Health Commissioner Award for Excellence in Public Health. The State Health Commissioner Award is to recognize outstanding acts or accomplishments in the field of public health. It is presented to individuals for outstanding contributions in promoting, protecting and providing for the health of people in Indiana. Dr. McKeag is honored for his role as Chair of the Indiana State Department of Health, Indiana Arthritis Initiative. It was presented to him by Gregory Wilson, M.D., State Health Commissioner.

The State Health Commissioner Award is given at the Commissioner's discretion. It can be given at any time to coincide with special events, etc. and it is not limited to a certain number per year.

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