Background
Ference, R. Helen was born on July 31, 1937 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Gordon Edward and Verda Catherine (Cullen) George.
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R. Helen Ference
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Bachelor of science in nursing in Education, U. Pittsburgh, 1959; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Pittsburgh, 1965; Master of Education, Duquesne U., 1963.
Career
Clinical coordinator, acting director, assistant director, Shadyside Hospital School Nursing, Pittsburgh, 1957-1966; health teacher, Ellis School, Pittsburgh, 1973-1977; school nurse, Fox Chapel School District, Pittsburgh, 1977-1985; community education manager, Visiting Nurse Association Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, 1985-1986; education manager, Visiting Nurse Association Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, 1987-1988; manager training and development, Visiting Nurse Association Allegheny County, Pittsburgh, since 1989. Board of directors Persad Mental Health Clinic, Pittsburgh.
Achievements
Membership
Member advisory county Health/Nurse Aide Program, Pittsburgh Public Schools, 1986-1991. Member of advisory county Senior Companion program Department Aging, Pittsburgh, 1986-1991;member of advisory board Presbyterian Ambulatory Clinic for Treatment of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Pittsburgh, 1990. Member of advisory committee Nursing Recruitment Coalition, Pittsburgh, since 1989.
Member Pittsburgh Common for Women. Member ASTD (secretary Pittsburgh chapter since 1989, vice president external affairs 1992-1993), ANA, Dist 6 Pennsylvania Nurses Association, Human Growth Foundation (past president), Little People American Auxiliary (national parent coordinator 1984-1990, Distinguished Svc. award), Pittsburgh Symphony Association, Sigma Theta Tau, Kappa Delta Pi.
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Connections
Married Stanley D. Ference Junior, September 21, 1963 (deceased). Children: Stanley D. III, Scott G.
