Eric Greenhow, Anesthesia
Eric Greenhow, a longtime faculty member in the department of anesthesia and critical care at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, died on October 4. He was 85.
Dr. Greenhow was a Canadian citizen born in Windsor, Canada. He earned his medical degree from the University of Toronto in 1956. After completing an internship at Toronto East General and Orthopaedic Hospital, he joined Penn in 1968 as a resident. He became an assistant instructor in 1968, an instructor in 1971, an assistant professor in 1973 and an associate professor in 1980. He joined the 25-Year Club in 1993 (Almanac October 12, 1993).
Dr. Greenhow retired in 1997 as associate professor emeritus.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Craven Greenhow; and children, Catherine Bannon (Brad), Ann, David, John and Andrew (Karen Rohrer).
Contributions in his memory may be made to the Clyde Barker Penn Transplant House.