Background
Cunningham,, Robert Maris was born on May 28, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Maris and Beda (Dickson) Cunningham.
Cunningham,, Robert Maris was born on May 28, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Robert Maris and Beda (Dickson) Cunningham.
Bachelor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1931.
Assistant to president Armour (now Illinois) Institute of Technology, Chicago, 1932-1934. Sales and sales promotion Shell Petroleum Corporation, 1934-1937. Director public relations Chicago Blue Cross hospitalization plan, 1938-1941.
Associate editor Hygeia (public by American Medical Association), 1941-1945. Managing editor The Modern Hospital magazine, 1945-1951, editor, 1951-1963, 67-73, public, 1963-1967. Editorial director The Nations Schools, 1963-1967, College and University Business, 1967-1973, public, 1963-1967, The Hospital Purchasing File, 1963-1967.
Editor Modern Nursing Home, 1964-1973, public, 1964-1967. Chairman editorial board Modern Healthcare magazine, 1974-1975, contributing editor, 1976, Hospitals, Journal American Hospital Association, since 1977. Consultant American College of Surgeons, 1955-1959.
Editorial consultant Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association, 1974-1990. Vice president, director F.W. Dodge Corporation, 1959-1963. Board directors Health Industries Association, 1966-1969, president (honorary).
Member Psi Upsilon.
Married Deborah Libby, November 24, 1934. Children: Dennis, Damon, Margaret, Robert Maris.