Background
Sherwood, Robert William was born on September 1, 1921 in Anaconda, Montana, United States. Son of Hazleton Donald and Christine (Murphy) Sherwood.
Sherwood, Robert William was born on September 1, 1921 in Anaconda, Montana, United States. Son of Hazleton Donald and Christine (Murphy) Sherwood.
Bachelor of Science, University Oregon, 1947. Doctor of Medicine, University Oregon, 1949. Master in Public Health, Harvard University, 1954.
Commissioned medical officer United States Army, 1949, advanced through grades to colonel, chief of communicable diseases Office of Surgeon General, 1960-1963, director preventive medicine, 1969-1972. Assistant director Utah Department Health, Salt Lake City, 1963-1969. Health and retirement fund administrator United Mine Workers, Evansville, Indiana, 1972-1976.
Medical director Larimer County Health Department, Fort Collins, Colorado, since 1976. Adjunct professor University Northern Colorado, Greeley, since 1978, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, since 1984.
Fellow American Association Medical Directors, American Public Health Association. Member American College Physician Executives (certified), Colorado Medical Society.
Married Cherril Black, July 27, 1947. Children: Robert W. Junior, Leslie D., James M., Teresa C., Peter W.