Joseph T. Ainsworth was an American doctor. He was born in Mississippi

Mississippi

Mississippi is a U.S. state located in the Southern United States. Jackson is the state capital and largest city. The name of the state derives from the Mississippi River, which flows along its western boundary, whose name comes from the Ojibwe word misi-ziibi...

 and attended the Tulane University School of Medicine

Tulane University School of Medicine

The Tulane University School of Medicine is located in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA and is a part of Tulane University. The school is located in the Medical District of the New Orleans Central Business District.-History:...

. He was a member of the US Air Force between 1943 and 1946.

In 1977 Ainsworth began his association with M. D. Anderson Hospital. He was later appointed vice president for patient care before retiring in 1989. Ainsworth was also an active member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, also called RodeoHouston, is the world's largest live entertainment and livestock exhibition. It also includes the richest regular-season rodeo event. It has been held at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas, since 2003...

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Ainsworth died on August 31, 2010, aged 93.

The Joseph T. Ainsworth Volunteer Community Award

Joseph T. Ainsworth Volunteer Community Award

The Ainsworth Award, which is given to recognize individuals, groups and organizations for their volunteer contributions of time and talent to the patients of M. D. Anderson Hospital, was originally established in 1975 as the Community Service Award....

honors Dr. Ainsworth and his continuing active involvement with many community projects.