Dr. Antonia Novello was New York State's Commissioner of Health from 1999 to 2006 under Governor Pataki. Dr. Novello was appointed by President George H.W. Bush as the 14th Surgeon General of the U.S. and was sworn in by Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.Office of the Surgeon General: Antonia C. Novello
On May 12, 2009, Dr. Novello was charged with using her office for personal gain and using employees of her New York State office to run personal errands. Novello was charged with sixteen counts of misdemeanor theft of services, one count of defrauding the government and three felony counts of offering a false instrument for filing. If convicted she could face 12 years in jail.NY Daily News: Ex-New York State health commissioner Antonia Novello charged... (May 12, 2009)
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- MarketWatch: Former N.Y. health officer investigated (January 26, 2009)
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Fajardo, Puerto Rico
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First woman and first Hispanic to be Surgeon GeneralOffice of the Surgeon General: Antonia C. Novello
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Appointed as Surgeon General by President George H.W. Bush in 1990Office of the Surgeon General: Antonia C. Novello
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Graduated high school at the age of 15
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Graduated with a Bachelor's and Master's degree from the University of Puerto RicoOffice of the Surgeon General: Antonia C. Novello
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Board certified pediatrician
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Awarded doctorate in public health from John Hopkins University
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Published extensive works and studies
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Received 52 honorary degrees and awardsOffice of the Surgeon General: Antonia C. Novello
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Inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame in 1992
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Was the United Nations Children's Fund Special Representative for health and nutritiona from 1993 to 1996Office of the Surgeon General: Antonia C. Novello
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