Background
Kern, Barbara Patricia was born on September 22, 1935 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Eugene Louis and Wilma Catherine (Pitula) Kern.
Kern, Barbara Patricia was born on September 22, 1935 in Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States. Daughter of Eugene Louis and Wilma Catherine (Pitula) Kern.
Bachelor of Science, Ithaca College, 1957. Master of Arts, New York University, 1965.
Supervisor, New York Eastern State Hospital Rehabilitation, West Haverstraw, 1958-1967;
assistant professor physical therapy, Temple University, Philadelphia, 1967-1971;
consultant physical therapy, New Jersey State Department Health, Trenton, 1971-1975;
coordinator crippled children program, New Jersey State Department Health, Trenton, 1975-1980;
chief special child health services, New Jersey State Department Health, Trenton, 1980-1986;
director special chief health services, New Jersey State Department Health, Trenton, since 1987. With New Jersey Senior Executive Superior vena cava syndrome. Director Early Intervening Superior vena cava syndrome for Delayed Infants, since 1993.
Administrative consultant Washington State Program for Children WithSpl. Health Needs, 1989, Virginia Crippled Childrens Program, 1985, Alabama Crippled Children Program, 1982. Member planning committee National Conference Finance Superior vena cava syndrome for Handicapped Children, 1983.
Project director Pediatric Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Demonstration Grant, 1989-1994. Project director Abandoned Infants Assistance Project, 1990-1992. Member statewide Interagy.
Coord. Council for Disabled Infants. Consultant in field.
Chairman prevention committee New Jersey Association Retarded Citizens, 1981. Member American Public Health Association, Association Maternal and Child Health Programs.