Background
Cohen, Lawrence Joseph was born on August 19, 1921 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States. Son of Hyman R. and Bertha (Silverstein) Cohen.
Cohen, Lawrence Joseph was born on August 19, 1921 in Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States. Son of Hyman R. and Bertha (Silverstein) Cohen.
Bachelor of Science, Tulane University, 1943. Doctor of Medicine, Tulane University, 1945. Master of Public Health, Tulane University, 1966.
Intern United States Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 1945-1946. Senior resident in pediatrics New Orleans Charity Hospital, 1948-1950. Practice medicine specializing in pediatrics Cheyenne, 1950-1966.
Associate professor pediatrics University Colorado, since 1966. Director division maternal and child health Wyoming Department Health, Cheyenne, 1966-1968, director department, 1968-1969. Director division health and medical services Wyoming Department Health and Social Services, Cheyenne, 1969-1987.
Consultant pediatrics United States Air Force, 1950-1966. Member Governor's Select Committee on Medical Education.
Member committee United Fund, Cheyenne, 1967-1968. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1945-1948. Member American Medical Association, Wyoming Medical Society, American Academy Pediatrics (chairman Wyoming chapter 1967-1968), Delta Omega.
Clubs: Rotary, Young Men's Literature.
Married Arline Pasternack, December 19, 1950. Children– Craig, Robbin, Brent.