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For Release Thursday, 1st
March, 2001
BOCA RATON, The Weizman Institute of Science designated four recipients as Women of Vision at a luncheon today in Boca Raton. The honorees included, State Representative Lois Frankel, Dr Jean Malecki, Director of the Palm Beach County Health Department, Dr. Kathy Jean Shilling founder of the Center for Breast Care and Cantor Ann Turnoff.
All four women have dedicated their lives to the betterment of the community through legislation, preventive medicine, health care, children and adolescent development. The
Weizman Institute of Science, located in Rehovot Israel, through scientific research shares the goal of enriching life on earth and improving the human condition.
Representative Frankel has been a conscientious legislator for 10 years, working for the betterment of society. She has served on committees that deal with the welfare of children, families, health care and the aged. As a local attorney she also dedicates her time to serving on the boards of many community organizations.
Dr. Malecki, has been the Director of Public Health in Palm Beach County since 1991 and dedicated her professional career to this community and the principles of preventive medicine. Recognized nationally for her innovation, creativity and quality of service Dr. Malecki holds faculty appointments at two medical schools, oversees the largest health unit in the State of Florida and directs the only nationally accredited county health department based residency program for physicians training in preventive medicine and public health.
Dr. Schilling has dedicated her career to the early detection of breast cancer and to alleviating women’s fears about breast disease. Dr. Schilling created the Center for Breast Care, which provides a soothing atmosphere and only the most caring and compassionate staff. She is a pioneer in steriotactic breast biopsy techniques and believes in the multidisciplinary approach to breast care.
Cantor Turnoff of Temple Beth El of Boca Raton, the largest Reform congregation south of Washington D.C., dedicates herself to working with young children, adolescents and adults. As a teacher and community leader Cantor Turnoff has twice traveled to the March of the Living, once in Poland and once in Israel, with some 7,000 teens from around the world.
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