Dick Levinson

College of Physicians of Philadelphia spokesperson Dick Levinson sees the grant as a good thing for the Philadelphia region.

"Steps for a Healthier US" is designed to support community- based innovative programs that really target those diseases and the related behaviors - lack of exercise, poor nutritional choices, people leading very sedentary lifestyles…" Levinson said.

"This is a big victory for Philadelphia; we've won a big one here," he said, noting that Philadelphia was one of 12 cites that had applied for grant funding.

By Dick Levinson , AMNews contributor.Sept. 24 , 2001.

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"Like everyone else, we recognize the world around us is changing," said Dick Levinson, a spokesman for the Philadelphia College of Physicians.

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Kligman could not be reached for comment yesterday, and Dick Levinson, director of public relations for the College of Physicians would not comment, saying only that Kligman was being honored for his contributions to the field of dermatology.

"Every exhibit in the museum has its own compelling story to tell," said Dick Levinson, the museum's director of public relations."This is the perfect destination for anyone interested in medicine and the human body.And it's a must-see for anyone with a child or grandchild who dreams of becoming a doctor."

Imperfect specimensLevinson describes the Mütter Museum as "honest," "compelling," "unique."
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"He was only a young man but his big asset was that he was a fabulously wealthy man," Levinson said.

"This is the most significant new development related to the Mutter Museum in recent years," said Dick Levinson at the College of Physicians, which houses the Mutter Museum on 22nd Street in Philadelphia.The museum was founded in 1858 to advance the study of medicine.

"We have been searching for an appropriate way to honor her memory," Levinson said.

As director of the Mutter Museum, Worden showed "the power of one person to make a difference," he added.

The Shanghai-born Worden joined the museum as a curatorial assistant in 1975 and became director in 1988.

In 1991, the Mutter attracted just 5,454 visitors.

But, with an orchestrated campaign of interviews, lectures and museum tours, she increased visitation to 59,394 by last June.Visitorship is expected to top 65,000 this year, said Levinson.

Along the way, in 1985 and 1991, she appeared on "The Late Show with David Letterman."In 2001, she and the museum were featured on Errol ("Thin Blue Line") Morris' "First Person" TV series.In 2002, she wrote a book about the museum, "Mutter Museum," a compilation of 100 photographs and essays published by Blast Books.

"In most museums you go to look at objects," she wrote in the preface of the book.

"This is the best unofficial recruitment station for careers in medicine and the allied health professions," noted Dick Levinson, spokesperson for the College."The Museum offers a window into medicine's past, at a time when young people have few other references to draw on, and don't fully appreciate the reality of struggle, sacrifice, and suffering that has always been part of the bigger picture."

The Mutter hosts pathological specimens that, to the unscientifically inclined, might be the focus of nightmares or birthday party novelty.The Mutter also contains historical medical instruments and memorabilia of famous physicians.Its documents include medical case records, account and appointment books, and photographs and drawings of actual historical operations.Trained docents tour the Museum and the College's other facilities with student groups for a discounted fee.
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Dick Levinson says that he anticipates that the College will soon be looking for additional grant support in order to expand into a second phase of this program.

As educators are increasingly looking to the community for authentic partners and for expert resources, Philadelphia-area museums are increasingly stepping up to the plate with their own outreach initiatives.Kids are richer students as a result.

"This is the best unofficial recruitment station for careers in medicine and the allied health professions," noted Dick Levinson, spokesperson for the College."The Museum offers a window into medicine's past, at a time when young people have few other references to draw on, and don't fully appreciate the reality of struggle, sacrifice, and suffering that has always been part of the bigger picture."

The Mutter hosts pathological specimens that, to the unscientifically inclined, might be the focus of nightmares or birthday party novelty.The Mutter also contains historical medical instruments and memorabilia of famous physicians.Its documents include medical case records, account and appointment books, and photographs and drawings of actual historical operations.Trained docents tour the Museum and the College's other facilities with student groups for a discounted fee.
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Dick Levinson says that he anticipates that the College will soon be looking for additional grant support in order to expand into a second phase of this program.

As educators are increasingly looking to the community for authentic partners and for expert resources, Philadelphia-area museums are increasingly stepping up to the plate with their own outreach initiatives.Kids are richer students as a result.

"We challenge visitors in a way that very few museums do," said Dick Levinson, museum spokesman.