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Helen L. Coons, PhD
2001 Emerging Leader for Women in Psychology
In recognition of her far reaching contributions to women's health as a scientist, practitioner, and educator. A leader and liaison for many APA groups, Dr. Coons has dramatically raised the visibility of women's issues and successfully promoted the advancement of women into leadership. This includes her dynamic contribution in the beginning stages of her career as Chair of the Committee on Women and Health of APA's Division of Health Psychology. Early on Dr. Coons recognized the disconnects among research, clinical practice, and medical education that impeded women's access to appropriate medical care. Drawing unfamiliar partners in psychology and medicine together, she developed innovative clinical interventions and collaborative, research-based programs addressing the needs of women with chronic illness, women with histories of abuse, and women living in poverty. A bright star in the emerging APA galaxy, Dr. Coons demonstrates a staunch commitment to women's health, to research-based health care, and to building the professional collaborations that make this possible.
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