Basil George Delta

Background

Delta, Basil George was born on March 4, 1927 in Istanbul, Turkey. Son of George and Katina (Karayannides) Delta. came to the United States, 1958.

Education

Doctor of Medicine, U. Istanbul, 1952; Master in Public Health, Johns Hopkins University, 1975.

Career

Director ambulatory services, Childrens' Hospital, Milwaukee, 1965-1966; director pediatrics, Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield, California, 1967-1969; director medical education research, Queen of Angels Hospital, Los Angeles, 1969-1971; chief medical services, Department Human Resources, Arlington County, Virginia, 1972-1974; deputy health director, Prince George's County (Maryland.) Health Department, 1975-1979; health director, Mecklenburg County Health Department, Charlotte, North Carolina, 1979-1989. Adjunct Professor U. North Carolina, Charlotte and Chapel Hill, 1980-1990. Clinical associate professor Georgetown University, Washington, since 1990.

Visiting professor U. Istanbul, since 1993.

Achievements

• Basil George Delta has been listed as a noteworthy Physician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Major United States Army, 1963-1965. Fellow American College of Physicians, American Academy Pediatrics, American College Preventive Medicine. Mem.APHA, American Association for the Advancement of Science, International Health Society, National Association County Health Officers, American Hellenic Education Progressive Association, John Hopkins University Alumni Association, American Legion.

Interests

• Avocations: spectator sports, dancing, traveling.

Connections

Married Helen L. Murray (deceased), January 9, 1960.

Father:

George Delta

Mother:

Katina (Karayannides) Delta

Spouse:

Helen L. Murray