Joseph J. Tepas III, M.D., receives 2009 Phillip O. Lichtblau Award

Joseph J. Tepas III, M.D., a professor and chief of the division of pediatric surgery, received the 2009 Philip O. Lichtblau Award in March. This award is given annually to a children's surgeon who has contributed significantly either regionally or statewide to the Children's Medical Services program. The award was created in honor of the late Dr. Philip O. Lichtblau, an orthopedic surgeon, who served as a CMS medical director for many years.