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Herbert Diamond, Psychiatry

Herbert Diamond, a former associate professor in psychiatry, died on January 31 in Trevose, Pennsylvania. He was 98.

Dr. Diamond joined Penn’s faculty in 1952 as an instructor in the psychiatry department of the School of Medicine. Ten years later, he became an associate in psychiatry at HUP. In 1969, he became an assistant professor, and in 1975 an associate professor. While at Penn, Dr. Diamond was active on University Council, serving on its Community Relations Committee. Dr. Diamond retired in 1987, but remained involved with Penn as an emeritus associate professor of psychiatry.

Dr. Diamond is survived by his children, Lenore (Stephen) Robins, Margaret Diamond and Steven (Diane Lichtenstein); and three grandchildren. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association (https://www.alz.org/) or to the American Civil Liberties Union (https://www.aclu.org/).

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