Background
Rakow, Alexander Boris was born on September 5, 1920 in Hicksville, New York, United States. Son of Chariton and Emilia (Adamski) Rakow.
Rakow, Alexander Boris was born on September 5, 1920 in Hicksville, New York, United States. Son of Chariton and Emilia (Adamski) Rakow.
Bachelor of Science, Lebanon Valley College, 1941. Doctor of Osteopathy, Kirskville College Osteopathic Medicine, 1944. Master in Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, 1971.
Intern Laughlin Hospital, Kirksville, Missouri. General practice osteopathic medicine Harrisburg, 1945—1966. Public health physician Pennsylvania Department health, 1966—1971, district medical director, 1973—1976, district executive director, 1976—1983, deputy secretary community health, 1983—1987.
Public health physician Pennsylvania Dept Environmental Resources, 1971—1973.
Member of Knights of Columbus, American Public Health Association, Pennsylvania Public Health Association, American College General Practice, American Osteopathic College Preventative Medicine (board eligible public health), American Osteopathic Association, Pennsylvania Osteo Medical Association, Pennsylvania Public Health Association (board directors).
Married Josephine Catherine Musi, September 21, 1944. 1 child Constance.