New York, New York
STARFIELD--Dr. Barbara, Distinguished University Professor at The Johns Hopkins University, died suddenly and unexpectedly while swimming on Friday, June 10, 2011. She is survived by her husband, Neil A. Holtzman, their children, Robert (Orlando, FL), Jon (Las Cruces, NM), Steven (Berkeley, CA),...
Read MoreIt is now 2021. After ten years, Barbara is still quoted as much as when she was alive. Her seminal book on the principles of Primary Care and her papers demonstrating its impact on improving health and decreasing costs have stood the test of time. What a giant! We miss her energy, clear thinking and ferocity in the face of resistance.
Moira Stewart
June 23, 2021 | Coworker
I am greatly saddened by Barbara Starfield's death. She was personally responsible for connecting me to her young (then) protégée Debra Roter, which initiated a fruitful 10 year collaboration and enduring friendship. I'll bet she has touched many lives through her personal commitment to nurturing and connecting
There are two anecdotes I wish to share.
She was invited along with a dozen other luminaries in 1989 to the first of five Foundations of Primary Care Research...
Moira Stewart
November 18, 2011 | London, ON
Barbara's family can be proud of a scholar and humanist who contributed so much to improve our understanding of how to make a better world in health care.
Duncan Etches
August 03, 2011
Barbara and her catalogue of work have helped so much in driving primary care reform in our country. Thanks so much for standing up for the work of primary care. My sincere condolences to all her family - you must miss her ever so much more.
June Bergman
August 03, 2011 | Calgary, AB
Barbara was an inspiration to all of us in primary health care - how to use the facts and argue so eloquently. Hopefully the time will come when politicians and key policy makers will accept her findings and implement her recommendations. She will be greatly missed. My sincere condolences to all her family.
Ann C Macaulay McGill University
August 02, 2011
Dr. Starfied's contributions have been so relevant to what healthcare needed and has had great impact globally. We are saddened by her passing but comforted by her legacy and inspired by her work. Wtih deepest sympathy to her family and friends and the primary care extended family she embraced around the world,
The University of Calgary Department of Family Medicine
August 02, 2011
The Section of Researchers at the College of Family Physicians of Canada extends its heartfelt sympathies to the family of Dr. Barbara Starfield. A luminous star in the realm of primary care research, Dr. Starfield was a mentor, inspiration, and friend to many among us.
It is with high regard for her work, thankfulness for her contributions, and respect for her ideals of equity and regard for others that we remember Dr. Starfield and her many accomplishments. She will continue to...
Inese Grava-Gubins
July 12, 2011 | Mississauga, ON
Barbara Starfield was a vibrant and outspoken advocate for healthcare improvement. Her seminal work on the influence of primary care on health outcomes across nations has been a driving force behind primary care revitalization efforts here in Canada and abroad. Her work has had a profound effect on the Canadian primary care research agenda and through the ongoing use of the research tools she developed this impact will be felt for years to come. Her drive, enthusiasm and insight will be...
William Hogg
July 02, 2011 | Ottawa, ON
Barbara Starfield: Leader in Primary Health Care PAHO/WHO http://bit.ly/lB6HX2
Lucia Ruggiero
June 30, 2011 | Washington, DC
