Obituary Excerpt, The Kansas City Star, December 2, 2012:
Hugh S. Mathewson, M.D., 91, passed away peacefully at his home November 26, 2012.
He was born in Washington, D.C., on September 20, 1921. He and his parents moved to Topeka, Kansas, in 1922, where he resided until attending the University of Kansas and the University of Kansas School of Medicine. His career in medicine spanned more than five decades.
He is survived by three daughters, two sons, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice.
Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.overlandparkchapel.com. Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66204 (913) 648-6224. D.W. Newcomer's and Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories.
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From the KU Nurse Anesthesia Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2013:
Remembering Hugh Mathewson 1921-2012
On November 26, 2012, the nurse anesthesia profession lost a true and dedicated physician supporter. Hugh Mathewson, MD, always looked upon CRNAs as neither less or more, but true professional colleagues. Hugh was born in Washington, DC, on September 20, 1921, and moved to Topeka in 1922. After graduation from Topeka High School in 1938, he attended the University of Kansas and completed undergraduate and medical degrees in six years. His intern year was spent at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, and then he returned to KUMC and completed a residency in anesthesiology in 1948. After residency, Hugh joined the KUMC faculty as an instructor of pharmacology in the Department of Medicine. In 1953, Hugh left KUMC to engage in private practice, simultaneously assuming the positions of Director of Anesthesiology at St. Luke's Hospital and General Hospital (now Truman Medical Center). Hugh initiated nurse anesthesia and anesthesiology residency training programs at both facilities. In 1968, Hugh returned to KUMC and began his long association with the nurse anesthesia program, respiratory therapy program, and the anesthesiology residency program. He remained a dedicated instructor at KUMC until his retirement more than 30 years later. Hugh supported nurse anesthetists as they fought for state and federal recognition and acceptance as a profession entitled to independence and direct reimbursement. Hugh did not waiver as the struggle to bring nurse anesthesia education out of the shadows of OJT to a respected university based academic degree and simply shrugged off criticisms he bore from his fellow anesthesiologists. Hugh taught the KUMC nurse anesthesia students in the clinical area, in the classroom, and with his prolific writings. During his professional career, Hugh wrote four textbooks and hundreds of anesthesia related publications. He inspired SRNAs to always give their best effort and to serve the profession with pride. Because of the efforts of his KU nurse anesthesia students, the AANA bestowed upon him the Special Recognition Award in 1997. Hugh cherished this national award, recognizing his contributions to nurse anesthesia education. Dr. Mathewson deserves to be honored by the hundreds of KU nurse anesthesia graduates whose successful careers are due to him. The KU Nurse Anesthesia Program wishes to express sincere love, admiration, and gratitude to Dr. Hugh Mathewson. His was a life well lived and his memory will live on in the many nurse anesthetists he taught and supported.
Hugh S. Mathewson, M.D., 91, passed away peacefully at his home November 26, 2012.
He was born in Washington, D.C., on September 20, 1921. He and his parents moved to Topeka, Kansas, in 1922, where he resided until attending the University of Kansas and the University of Kansas School of Medicine. His career in medicine spanned more than five decades.
He is survived by three daughters, two sons, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice.
Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.overlandparkchapel.com. Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66204 (913) 648-6224. D.W. Newcomer's and Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories.
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From the KU Nurse Anesthesia Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2013:
Remembering Hugh Mathewson 1921-2012
On November 26, 2012, the nurse anesthesia profession lost a true and dedicated physician supporter. Hugh Mathewson, MD, always looked upon CRNAs as neither less or more, but true professional colleagues. Hugh was born in Washington, DC, on September 20, 1921, and moved to Topeka in 1922. After graduation from Topeka High School in 1938, he attended the University of Kansas and completed undergraduate and medical degrees in six years. His intern year was spent at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, and then he returned to KUMC and completed a residency in anesthesiology in 1948. After residency, Hugh joined the KUMC faculty as an instructor of pharmacology in the Department of Medicine. In 1953, Hugh left KUMC to engage in private practice, simultaneously assuming the positions of Director of Anesthesiology at St. Luke's Hospital and General Hospital (now Truman Medical Center). Hugh initiated nurse anesthesia and anesthesiology residency training programs at both facilities. In 1968, Hugh returned to KUMC and began his long association with the nurse anesthesia program, respiratory therapy program, and the anesthesiology residency program. He remained a dedicated instructor at KUMC until his retirement more than 30 years later. Hugh supported nurse anesthetists as they fought for state and federal recognition and acceptance as a profession entitled to independence and direct reimbursement. Hugh did not waiver as the struggle to bring nurse anesthesia education out of the shadows of OJT to a respected university based academic degree and simply shrugged off criticisms he bore from his fellow anesthesiologists. Hugh taught the KUMC nurse anesthesia students in the clinical area, in the classroom, and with his prolific writings. During his professional career, Hugh wrote four textbooks and hundreds of anesthesia related publications. He inspired SRNAs to always give their best effort and to serve the profession with pride. Because of the efforts of his KU nurse anesthesia students, the AANA bestowed upon him the Special Recognition Award in 1997. Hugh cherished this national award, recognizing his contributions to nurse anesthesia education. Dr. Mathewson deserves to be honored by the hundreds of KU nurse anesthesia graduates whose successful careers are due to him. The KU Nurse Anesthesia Program wishes to express sincere love, admiration, and gratitude to Dr. Hugh Mathewson. His was a life well lived and his memory will live on in the many nurse anesthetists he taught and supported.
Obituary Excerpt, The Kansas City Star, December 2, 2012:
Hugh S. Mathewson, M.D., 91, passed away peacefully at his home November 26, 2012.
He was born in Washington, D.C., on September 20, 1921. He and his parents moved to Topeka, Kansas, in 1922, where he resided until attending the University of Kansas and the University of Kansas School of Medicine. His career in medicine spanned more than five decades.
He is survived by three daughters, two sons, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice.
Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.overlandparkchapel.com. Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66204 (913) 648-6224. D.W. Newcomer's and Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories.
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From the KU Nurse Anesthesia Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2013:
Remembering Hugh Mathewson 1921-2012
On November 26, 2012, the nurse anesthesia profession lost a true and dedicated physician supporter. Hugh Mathewson, MD, always looked upon CRNAs as neither less or more, but true professional colleagues. Hugh was born in Washington, DC, on September 20, 1921, and moved to Topeka in 1922. After graduation from Topeka High School in 1938, he attended the University of Kansas and completed undergraduate and medical degrees in six years. His intern year was spent at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, and then he returned to KUMC and completed a residency in anesthesiology in 1948. After residency, Hugh joined the KUMC faculty as an instructor of pharmacology in the Department of Medicine. In 1953, Hugh left KUMC to engage in private practice, simultaneously assuming the positions of Director of Anesthesiology at St. Luke's Hospital and General Hospital (now Truman Medical Center). Hugh initiated nurse anesthesia and anesthesiology residency training programs at both facilities. In 1968, Hugh returned to KUMC and began his long association with the nurse anesthesia program, respiratory therapy program, and the anesthesiology residency program. He remained a dedicated instructor at KUMC until his retirement more than 30 years later. Hugh supported nurse anesthetists as they fought for state and federal recognition and acceptance as a profession entitled to independence and direct reimbursement. Hugh did not waiver as the struggle to bring nurse anesthesia education out of the shadows of OJT to a respected university based academic degree and simply shrugged off criticisms he bore from his fellow anesthesiologists. Hugh taught the KUMC nurse anesthesia students in the clinical area, in the classroom, and with his prolific writings. During his professional career, Hugh wrote four textbooks and hundreds of anesthesia related publications. He inspired SRNAs to always give their best effort and to serve the profession with pride. Because of the efforts of his KU nurse anesthesia students, the AANA bestowed upon him the Special Recognition Award in 1997. Hugh cherished this national award, recognizing his contributions to nurse anesthesia education. Dr. Mathewson deserves to be honored by the hundreds of KU nurse anesthesia graduates whose successful careers are due to him. The KU Nurse Anesthesia Program wishes to express sincere love, admiration, and gratitude to Dr. Hugh Mathewson. His was a life well lived and his memory will live on in the many nurse anesthetists he taught and supported.
Hugh S. Mathewson, M.D., 91, passed away peacefully at his home November 26, 2012.
He was born in Washington, D.C., on September 20, 1921. He and his parents moved to Topeka, Kansas, in 1922, where he resided until attending the University of Kansas and the University of Kansas School of Medicine. His career in medicine spanned more than five decades.
He is survived by three daughters, two sons, six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Kansas City Hospice.
Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.overlandparkchapel.com. Arrangements: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66204 (913) 648-6224. D.W. Newcomer's and Sons Funeral Homes, Cemeteries, Crematories.
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From the KU Nurse Anesthesia Alumni Newsletter, Spring 2013:
Remembering Hugh Mathewson 1921-2012
On November 26, 2012, the nurse anesthesia profession lost a true and dedicated physician supporter. Hugh Mathewson, MD, always looked upon CRNAs as neither less or more, but true professional colleagues. Hugh was born in Washington, DC, on September 20, 1921, and moved to Topeka in 1922. After graduation from Topeka High School in 1938, he attended the University of Kansas and completed undergraduate and medical degrees in six years. His intern year was spent at Wesley Hospital in Wichita, and then he returned to KUMC and completed a residency in anesthesiology in 1948. After residency, Hugh joined the KUMC faculty as an instructor of pharmacology in the Department of Medicine. In 1953, Hugh left KUMC to engage in private practice, simultaneously assuming the positions of Director of Anesthesiology at St. Luke's Hospital and General Hospital (now Truman Medical Center). Hugh initiated nurse anesthesia and anesthesiology residency training programs at both facilities. In 1968, Hugh returned to KUMC and began his long association with the nurse anesthesia program, respiratory therapy program, and the anesthesiology residency program. He remained a dedicated instructor at KUMC until his retirement more than 30 years later. Hugh supported nurse anesthetists as they fought for state and federal recognition and acceptance as a profession entitled to independence and direct reimbursement. Hugh did not waiver as the struggle to bring nurse anesthesia education out of the shadows of OJT to a respected university based academic degree and simply shrugged off criticisms he bore from his fellow anesthesiologists. Hugh taught the KUMC nurse anesthesia students in the clinical area, in the classroom, and with his prolific writings. During his professional career, Hugh wrote four textbooks and hundreds of anesthesia related publications. He inspired SRNAs to always give their best effort and to serve the profession with pride. Because of the efforts of his KU nurse anesthesia students, the AANA bestowed upon him the Special Recognition Award in 1997. Hugh cherished this national award, recognizing his contributions to nurse anesthesia education. Dr. Mathewson deserves to be honored by the hundreds of KU nurse anesthesia graduates whose successful careers are due to him. The KU Nurse Anesthesia Program wishes to express sincere love, admiration, and gratitude to Dr. Hugh Mathewson. His was a life well lived and his memory will live on in the many nurse anesthetists he taught and supported.
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