Durham Resident Elected to Middlesex United Way Board of Directors

At Middlesex United Way’s Annual Meeting on January 25th, Durham resident Arthur McDowell, III, M.D. was appointed to serve on the organization’s Board of Directors. McDowell is Vice President of Clinical Affairs at Middlesex Hospital. In addition to serving on the board, he will lead the 2011-12 United Way Campaign as a Co-chair.

After a 25-year career as a practicing cardiologist, McDowell joined Middlesex Hospital’s Executive Staff in January 2008. He is board certified in internal medicine and cardiology, a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American College of Cardiology, past President of the Medical Staff and former Chairman of the Board of Middlesex Health System.

Speaking of why he volunteers with Middlesex United Way, Mr. McDowell notes, “United Way makes a tangible difference in the communities where we live.”

McDowell earned his bachelor’s degree from the College of Holy Cross and M.D. from Albany Medical College.

Middlesex United Way is advancing the common good by creating opportunities for a better life for all. Our focus is on education, income, health and housing – the building blocks for a good quality of life. United Way recruits people and organizations that bring the passion, expertise, and resources needed to get things done. You are invited to be part of the change by giving, advocating and volunteering. That’s what it means to Live United.

Middlesex United Way is a locally-based organization serving the towns of Chester, Clinton, Cromwell, Deep River, Durham, East Haddam, East Hampton, Essex, Haddam, Killingworth, Middlefield, Middletown, Old Saybrook, Portland, and Westbrook.