Ralph Edwin Adams

Background

Adams, Ralph Edwin was born on May 30, 1930 in Caldwell, Idaho, United States. Son of Edwin E. and and Ruth (Shawver) Adams.

Education

Bachelor of Theology, N.W. Christian College, 1952; Bachelor of Science, University Oregon, 1954; Doctor of Medicine, University Oregon, 1956; Master of Business Administration, University of Chicago, 1961.

Career

Intern, Gorgas Hospital, Ancon, Canal Zone, 1956-1957; resident surgery, Mayo Foundation, 1957-1959; assistant secretary, Council Medical Edition and Hospitals, American Medical Association, Chicago, 1960-1962; medical director, St. Joseph's Hospital, Victoria, B.C., 1962-1966; executive vice president administration, Presbyterian-St. Luke's Hospital, Chicago, 1966-1968; executive director, Southern Nevada Memorial Hospital, Las Vegas, 1968-1969; resident radiology, U. Oklahoma Medical Center, 1969-1972; private practice medicine, specializing in diagnostic radiology, Oklahoma City, 1972-1986; private practice medicine, specializing in diagnostic radiology, Hermiston, Oregon, 1987-1991; private practice medicine, specializing in diagnostic radiology, Eugene, Oregon, since 1991. Consultant Health, Edition and Welfare, Health Services and Mental Health Administration.

Achievements

• Ralph Edwin Adams has been listed as a noteworthy Physician by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Nevada Comprehensive Health Planning Council, 1968-1969. Member American Hospital Association, American Protestant Hospital Association (trustee, chairman Council on Association Development), American College Hospital Administrs., American College Radiology, American Medical Association.

Connections

Married Patricia Anne Wessels, September 27, 1958. Children— Julie, Erik, Laurie.

Father:

Edwin E. Adams

Spouse:

Patricia Anne Wessels