Susan Hanson

In 1972, I was a second year medical student at the University of Rochester. I took an elective to study alcoholism with Dr Hanson. It was the first time I would be assigned to a patient and psychiatrists made me nervous. When we met , she gazed down over her glasses and I noticed a faint but warm smile and she had a twinkle in her eyes. She put me at ease right way. Dr. Hanson was an excellent teacher and a caring physician.I am grateful to have known her.

I am so sorry to know of Susan's passing. I so enjoyed her the short time I knew her and how she gave me the chance to exhibit my srarchbrd. art at wow gallery. May you rest in peace.

Susan Hanson was my best friend through much of my 20's and 30's. We met In Rochester NY as the only two women residents in a psychiatric residency program of about 30 men, and we befriended and supported each other through the next critical years. As Susan said in one of her last emails to me, we shared " the mysteries of learning how to be psychiatrists and adult women.

We were different in many ways. I was more intellectual, she was more practical. I was interested in depth...

A most impressive lady, her most recent life was certainly one worth living and made a difference in countless lives. RIP until the next one.

I have had the privilege of knowing Susan Hanson since 1976 as one of her patients. She helped me in so many ways, not only by her wonderful professional expertise, but also by her kindness,humor,laughter, and caring. My life is better because of knowing her. My prayers and condolences to her family. Sincerely, Anne deMare (Rochester,NY)

Susan was a friend, a mentor and a fierce advocate. Because of her passion, compassion and creativity, she changed for the positive, the way alcoholics and the mentally ill are treated in Monroe County. One of Rochester's great women will be missed by me, those she worked and those whose lives she helped change

Susan was a long time friend. We shared holidays, meals, books, laughter and sadness together. A rare person and a privelege to know. I will miss her enormously.

Steve Levine (Rochester, Keuka lake and Providence,RI)