Dr. Curtis Gordon Hames Sr.

My condolences to his immediate family and friends. His efforts with "Hames Heritage" will long be remembered by hundreds of his relatives.

Dr. Hames was perhaps the finest example of the observing, analytical, practicing physician I have ever known--Will Pickles with a U.S. Southern drawl. In our fast-paced world where we have become preoccupied with deadlines, where there never seems to be enough time to observe and reflect thoughtfully; Curtis showed us how to adopt the right pace to get it right. I know we are all better as professionals and people as a result of having had him in our midst.

It was with deep sorrow that I learned of the death of Dr Curtis G.Hames,SR a great scientist and wonderful man.I met him in 1975 when I had been working as a doctor in HDFP Program in Claxton Ga. It was great life experiment for me.Even to-day after 35 years I see his smiling face talked with beautiful southern accent ,,Kuba this is not important where you are is very important who you are".I learned from him how too be unusual in usual life. I called him MASTER.So good- bye MASTER your...

Family Medicine was most blessed to have Curtis Hames as a role model. I am very thankful.

He was seeing patients when I, a complete stranger and new faculty member at the University of Colorado, called him--to ask for his help. He took the call. He listened as I tried to describe an envisioned practice-based research network that might become a vital laboratory for family medicine research. He, tyically, didn't say much, but when I asked if he'd join a steering committee to guide the fledgling effort, he just said, "OK." This was the beginning of a working relationship that I have...

I had the priviledge of first meeting Dr. Hames when I was working at the National Institutes of Health. Later, through my affilitation with the ASPN research network, I had the oportunity to talk and work with Dr. Hames on a number of occasions over a number of years. It is difficult to find words that adequately describe the range of contributions that Dr. Hames made to the field of family medicine. The obituary describes his tangible contributions, most notably the Evans County Study. It...

I had the good fortune to meet Dr. Hames for the first time in 1981 when he agreed to join the Ambulatory Sentinel Practice Network (ASPN) steering committee--and later its Board of Directors. ASPN was a bi-national practice-based research network, and I was the support staff for this fledging organization. Dr. Hames was an extraordinary man, so kind-hearted and good. During our early meetings we would turn to him often when discussions would veer off track, and Curtis would 'set us...

Members of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine are saddened by Dr. Hames' death, but eternally grateful for his enduring contribution to the advancement of community-based medical research.

His pioneering work inspired many colleagues in academic family medicine and other primary care fields, and has led to significant improvements in our understanding and treatment of patients.

We extend our heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.

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Dear Hames Family: I am a family physician and researcher and have benefited throughout my career from Dr. Hames pioneering work. He will always be remembered as one of the founders of practice-based and community-based research. In family medicine, there has never been and never will be another like him. My sincerest condolences from me and colleagues at Dartmouth Medical School.