Dr. Lidow worked tirelessly for over two decades in the Department of Radiology at Cook County Hospital (Cermak) in Chicago. When the American Cancer Society first began recommending colorectal cancer screening in the late 1970s, Dr. Lidow’s work at Cermak was an instrumental part of advancements in the field to promote enhanced colorectal cancer screening in underserved urban populations.
In the mid-1980s, Dr. Lidow became the Chairman of Radiology at Cermak, where he led numerous projects to modernize its radiology facilities. When the HIV epidemic brought about a resurgence of tuberculosis among inmate populations, Dr. Lidow identified one of the first cases of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, which led to early diagnosis and treatment protocols at Cermak. The Centers for Disease Control acknowledged this effort and modified their recommendations for tuberculosis screening in jails based on his work.
In addition to all of his medical achievements, Dr. Lidow is fondly remembered on a personal level by his many friends and colleagues in the Cook County Health System. He mentored countless physicians and staff members, who still laugh out loud when recalling his wit, charm, and grand sense of humor.
Dr. Lidow (called Pa by those who loved him the most) was the bedrock and guiding light of his family. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Natalie, his sons, David and Edward, his daughter Kathy and daughter-in-laws Carla and Ashley, and his grandchildren, Val, Alyssa, Sofie, Evan, and Vera.
He was a member of the Neapolitan Raconteurs Club.
There will be a private gathering of family and friends on Sunday, July 25th.
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