Order of the Palmetto Award: 7/6

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Order of the Palmetto Award

To commemorate OB-GYN chair Dr. Peter Van Dorsten stepping down as chair and being the latest recipient of the Order of the Palmetto award, the highest civilian honor in the state, a portrait was painted by artist Charles DeAntonio. The portrait was presented to Van Dorsten, left, and wife, Brett, and DeAntonio, June 24. The portrait hangs in the department's conference room. Van Dorsten is honored for his career contributions and leadership in the area of high risk pregnancy, decreasing the rates of premature births and improving the lives of newborns. On July 1, Dr. Donna Johnson became the department chair.

Friday, July 6, 2012

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