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Special Olympics Health Chief Elected to National Academy of Medicine

Original: Special Olympics Chief Health Officer Dr. Dimitri Christakis Elected into the National Academy of Medicine

Dr. Dimitri Christakis, Chief Health Officer of Special Olympics, has been elected into the National Academy of Medicine, one of the highest honors in American medicine. The organization announced the recognition, highlighting his leadership in health work for people with intellectual disabilities. Election to the academy is reserved for individuals who have made major contributions to medical science, health care and public health.

Why now: The announcement of a prestigious National Academy of Medicine election involving a prominent disability health advocate is drawing attention in medical and disability communities.

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