Golda Edinburg, NASW Social Work Pioneer®, passed away February 9, 2012.
Former President, Department of Mental Health and Retardation Area Board of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Director, Social Work Department, McLean Hospital.
Golda Edinburg will be missed by the entire social work community. She will be remembered for her unwavering dedication to providing quality care and improving the quality of life for persons with mental illness and their families. Read more.
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