Archived News
- The Conill Institute continues its affiliation with the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. The Institute's headquarters are located at 3535 Market Street, Suite 4045, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The Institute maintains its independent identity and provides programs as it has done since its inception. In addition, we will develop new programs, develop curriculum for medical students, and engage in research to enhance the quality of life for people with chronic illness and disabilities. Contact jstanley@conillinst.org for more information.
- A syndicated radio show, Lifeshapes: Constructing a Life You Love recently aired an interview with Dr. Conill in San Antonio, Texas, which may be broadcast at a later time nationwide. Dr. Conill described her life before and after becoming disabled with MS. Although she had wanted to be a doctor since age 6, she described her rewarding work with the Institute since leaving her practice, and encouraged others to remain flexible in their pursuit of fulfilling lives. The program may be heard here.
- The Institute named a new Advisory
Council this summer: Mrs. Alicia
Conill remains Chair of the Council.. Darryl De Vivo, MD, Professor
of Pediatric Neurology at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, and
Rudolph Cecchi, President of Cecchi Enterprises, Miami, remain on the Board for
another term.
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New Members are: Marianne DeJesus, MS, President, The SHARP Group, Philadelphia; Darrell DeMoss, consultant and author from Philadelphia's business community; Mary Lou Galantino, PhD, Professor of Physical Therapy at Stockton College, New Jersey; Trena Pelham, MD, Pediatrician and specialist in behavior disorders, Philadelphia; and Gloria Zaldivar, Vice President, Mellon Financial Services, Miami.
The Institute is honored to have the services and dedication of these talented individuals.
- On the Outside Looking In and From the Inside Looking Out. Training Needs of our Country's Future Physicians. This was the title of the talk given by Dr. Conill to the Advisory Council of the National Institute of Neurologic Disorders and Stroke. Dr. Conill spoke as an 'insider' in the medical profession and how she was enlightened by her own chronic illness and disability regarding training needs of future physicians. When she became a patient (or on the 'outside' of the profession), she understood better how much patients need compassion from their doctors as well as good scientific training.
- Links to the WeMedia profiles of Dr. Conill
and the Institute may be accessed by going to the website and clicking on "non-profit
partners." www.wemedia.com
- The link to the February 2000 Biography article on Dr. Conill can be accessed here.