Kenneth F. Kimball, MD
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Kenneth F. Kimball, MD
Date
20 May 1979
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Kenneth F. Kimball, MD, expanded emergency medical services throughout the state of Nebraska and brought focus to the importance of emergency medical care. He helped create “911” as the national emergency number, was involved in developing reliable ambulance services, and aided the production of pictorial road signs identifying hospital locations across the United States. During his time as the director of the Nebraska Department of Health’s Emergency Medical Services Division, he helped write the EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) manuals and developed exams for instructors and students.
From Hastings, Nebraska, Dr. Kimball attended Hastings College and received his medical degree from UNMC in 1948. In 1956, he opened his private surgical practice in Kearney, Nebraska. He became chief of staff at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney in 1960 and later served as acting medical director from 1972–1976. Dr. Kimball retired in 1984 and passed away in 1990.
From Hastings, Nebraska, Dr. Kimball attended Hastings College and received his medical degree from UNMC in 1948. In 1956, he opened his private surgical practice in Kearney, Nebraska. He became chief of staff at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney in 1960 and later served as acting medical director from 1972–1976. Dr. Kimball retired in 1984 and passed away in 1990.
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