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January, 2009

ST. JOSEPH HEALTH SERVICES HONORS DOCTOR

Dr. Allan DiSimone, of Johnston, was recently honored for his more than 48 years of distinguished service to St. Joseph Health Services of Rhode Island, including Our Lady of Fatima Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital for Specialty Care. In addition to his private surgical practice, DiSimone served in a number of Hospital positions during his career, including Chairman of the Department of Surgery for 24 years, president of the Medical Staff Association, a member of the Board of Trustees, and medical director of both the Wound Care Center and the Alice Viola Breast Care Center. He also chaired or served on virtually every Hospital governance committee.

A member of the surgical team to perform the first open heart procedure in Rhode Island, at St. Joseph Hospital, DiSimone went on to complete advanced training for a variety of surgical techniques at institutions like the Lahey Clinic, Yale University School of Medicine and Beth Israel Hospital. He was also the recipient of the RI Department of Health's Outstanding Achievement Award for Breast Care and the Inspiration in Medicine Award from the RI Breast Cancer Coalition

	Pictured with Dr. DiSimone are (left) Dr. Peter DeBlasio, president of the St. Joseph Medical Staff Association and (right) John M. fogarty, Hospital president and CEO, who presented him with an honorary plaque.

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