Jump to full article: The Washington Post, 2008-03-21
Author: Yvonne Shinhoster Lamb
Intro: Diane Hedgecock, 63, an international health professional with John Snow Inc., a public health and research consulting firm, died March 8 at her home in Herndon. She had lung and brain cancer. . . .
She was a staunch public health advocate and opponent of smoking during her career, her family said. . . .
She served on committees of the American Public Health Association and the Global Health Council.
This year, Ms. Hedgecock received the Sidney S. Chipman Award from the UNC School of Public Health for her contributions to the field of maternal and child health.
Ms. Hedgecock was a member of the Community of Faith Methodist Church and was active in its women's group.
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