Shirley Wilmotte Wynne M.D., Dr. P.H. (1882–1942) was the New York City Health Commissioner from 1928 through 1933. He was considered "a leader in public health and child welfare initiatives throughout his career."

Biography

Shirley W. Wynne was born in New York City in 1882. He graduated from the

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in 1904, and earned a

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degree from

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in 1919. He died at St. Luke's Hospital in Manhattan on April 19, 1942.

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Commissioners of health of the City of New York 1882 births 1942 deaths Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons alumni New York University alumni {{US-physician-stub