Worldwide Who's Who Names Karen Elaine Blair, Ph.D. Professional of the Year in Health Science & Health Care Administration

    /24-7PressRelease/ -- UNIVERSITY PARK, PA, July 24, 2012, Karen Elaine Blair, Ph.D. has been named a Worldwide Who's Who Professional of the Year in Health Science & Health Care Administration. While inclusion in Worldwide Who's Who is an honor, only a small selection of members in each discipline are chosen for this distinction. These special honorees are distinguished based on their professional accomplishments, academic achievements, leadership abilities, years of service, and the credentials they have provided in association with their Worldwide Who's Who membership.

For the past 30 years, Karen Elaine Blair, Ph.D. has established herself as a leader and knowledgeable resource in health sciences and academia. With such impressive credentials as a Bachelor of Science in health sciences respiratory care, Master of Education in health sciences, and a Ph.D. in health sciences, Dr. Blair acquired a number of positions in academia and health care. In her role, she teaches science, health, and human development, while also overseeing health care administration and community development. An expert in health science and health care administration, Dr. Blair has coordinated local, state, and international programs.

Recognized for three decades of invaluable contributions to the field of education, Dr. Blair has garnered several awards, honors, and distinctions. She has been honored by Worldwide Who's Who as a Professional of the Year, Top Female Executive, Expert Resource, VIP, and lifetime member. She was also named VIP Outstanding Woman Executive of the Year by the National Organization of Women, one of the Greatest Minds of the 21st Century, and International Health Professional of the Year, just to name a few. Dr. Blair feels her acclaim and unparalleled success can be most aptly attributed to the support she receives from her family and mentors.

Understanding the importance of community involvement, Dr. Blair has affiliated herself with a variety of professional and nonprofit organization. She has had past and present involvement with Pennsylvania Dance Theatre, National Rural Health Association, American Red Cross, The English-Speaking Union of the United States, The Atlantic Council of the United States, University Women's Club, American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, American Association for Respiratory Care, Altrusa International, Incorporated, the Critical Care Society, Main Street USA, The Pennsylvania Centre Orchestra, Moshannon Valley Economic Development Partnership, The Rowland Theatre, The American Cancer Society, and The American Heart Association.

Proficient in education and writing, Dr. Blair, along with her colleagues, has published numerous works in articles, periodicals, and research papers. Her most current work, with The Pennsylvania State University was entitled ""Distribution of Ozone in Intact Human Lungs: Intersubject Variability in Pulmonary Response." Having held such prestigious titles as clinical research manager, clinical research associate, and compliance research officer, Dr. Blair intends to attain a higher position in the medical field, serve as a board member, and use grants to address health care issues in the coming years on a national and international level.

About Worldwide Who's Who
With over 500,000 members representing every major industry, Worldwide Who's Who is a powerful networking resource that enables professionals to outshine their competition, in part through effective branding and marketing. Worldwide Who's Who employs similar public relations techniques to those utilized by Fortune 500 companies, making them cost-effective for members who seek to take advantage of its career enhancement and business advancement services.

Worldwide Who's Who membership provides individuals with a valuable third-party endorsement of their accomplishments, and gives them the tools needed to brand themselves and their businesses effectively. In addition to publishing biographies in print and electronic form, it offers an online networking platform where members can establish new professional relationships.

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