 |
 Lawrence Golden, M.D. was a cardiologist who believed that many of his patients’ cardiovascular difficulties were, in part, the result of psychological and social issues. Today we take for granted the importance of lifestyle and nutrition in protecting our health, but Dr. Golden was ahead of his time. |
| In partnership with his wife Nancy, a social worker, he established the first cardiac rehabilitation program in Buffalo. The program was appropriately named "Walk and Talk Together". In addition to providing all of the necessary health care, the clinic emphasized patient education, cardiovascular activity and emotional well being. |
| Lawrence H. Golden earned a B.A. (1943) and M.D. (1946) from the University at Buffalo, and was a fellow in cardiology at Tulane University. Dr. Golden joined the faculty at the University at Buffalo in 1950, and became an outstanding teacher within the residency program and the undergraduate medical education program. Before his retirement, Dr. Golden was a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine. |
| Nancy Golden earned a B.A. at Wellesley College (1945) where she was Phi beta kappa and a Durant scholar. Ms. Golden went on to get an M.S.W. at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work (1948). She worked as a family therapist at Child and Family Services for thirty years. Dr. and Mrs. Golden spent years on the faculty of the Creative Education Foundation; Nancy Golden continues to participate in this organization. |
