Minneapolis Pediatrician Receives AMA’s Award for Citizenship and Community Service
CHICAGO - Nov. 12, 2012 - The American Medical Association (AMA) presented Peter J. Dehnel, M.D. with its Benjamin Rush Award for Citizenship and Community Service today at its semi-annual policy-making meeting. Dr. Dehnel is a practicing pediatrician in Minneapolis, where he has led local efforts to prevent tobacco use and reduce childhood obesity rates. “It is an honor to present Dr. Dehnel with this award honoring his public health work to improve the health of Minnesota’s youth by reducing tobacco use and preventing childhood obesity,” said AMA Board Chair Steven J. Stack, M.D. “Dr.