ACU hires new physician For Immediate Release September 3, 1999 Abilene Christian University has hired Tony Rector, D.O., as an on-campus physician for health services. Prior to this year, health services has included a small staff of nurses. As the medical director of health services, Rector will provide acute care for students, creating a true health clinic. Students, faculty and staff schedule appointments for infections, pains and lacerations. The community surrounding Rector is what brought him to ACU. "I was drawn to the opportunity to serve in a Christian environment," Rector said. "It is my prayer and hope that in time we will be able to realize a healthy growth in the scope of medical services available to all of the ACU family." Rector and his wife, Dana, have three children: Calli, Aaron and Brady. Calli is a freshman at ACU. Health services is located on the east side of McKinzie Hall. -30- Archived News Releases - Current ACU News and Events If you are a member of the media who would like more information about this release, please contact Tom Craig, director of media and community relations, at craigt@nicanor.acu.edu or call 915-674-2692 (cell phone: 665-5469). Last update: Sept. 6, 1999 This page is maintained by Tom Craig, craigt@nicanor.acu.edu. http://www.acu.edu/events/news/990903-physician.html