Jess Willis Bromley age 68, resident of Hayward, CA, passed in death on September 17, 1999 in Chicago, IL.
He left his surviving wife Jane Bromley and six children, his daughter, Robin Bromley and Benjamin Bromley both of Castro Valley, CA., David Bromley and Lynne Bromley Kite of Chicago, IL; Richard Bromley of Los Angeles, CA; Susan Bromley of Pacifica, CA; also six grandchildren, Andrea Kite, Keisha Kite, Bob Kite, Grace Bromley, Frances Bromley, Taylor Luttrell, brothers and sisters, Richard Bromley and Michael Bromley of American Fork, UT; Carolyn Hill of Bountiful, UT; preceded in death by Adair Bromley.Jess lived a life of fulfillment which touched the hearts of many whom will never forget. He was a Physician, Internal Addiction Medicine for 30 years. Was proudly recognized by the American Medical Association in appreciation for his forthright and innovative contributions and the depth, quality of understanding he brought forth. Being the First Delegate Representative of the American Medical Society of Addiction Medicine, he had an active involvement in the house of the Section Council. Jess was instrumental in formulating major AMA policy initiatives including: Identifying substance abuse as nation's number one health problems, characterizing alcohol and nicotine as addictive gateway drugs, that drug dependence in all forms is a disease and its treatment is a legitimate part of medical practice, urging that trauma patients be screened for alcohol and other drug use, calling up licensing and accreditation agencies and managed care entities not to exclude or discriminate against physicians solely because of a past history of substance abuse. He produced a greater appreciation for his field of practice but also a more profound realization of medicine's potential for enhancing the well being of society.
Senator Bill Lockyer at the time of Dr. Bromleys retirement, commanded that he be recognized for his long and distinguished career in the field of medicine. Senator wrote the following, "Those who labor to bring healing and health to the afflicted are worthy of the highest respect and admiration of their community." Dr. Bromley has been a dedicated and caring internist in San Leandro for over thirty years. He has been responsible for providing quality health care services to the community and his high standards of car for other practioners to follow. He also established the first Coronary Care Unit in the East Bay, he organized the first structured hospital resuscitation response system, and was the first physician to utilize and promote mid-level practioners. Dr. Bromley worked tirelessly toward establishing legislation and programs aimed at eliminating the grievous condition of drug addiction and alcoholism, because of his efforts he helped to establish the first statewide programs and standards for treatment of heroin addiction, also directed one of the first hospital based treatment centers for dependencies in these areas. Dr. Bromley has been a central figure in the American Medical Association, responsible for creating the College of Addiction Medicine. The California Legislature Assembly presented Dr. Bromley a Certificate of Recognition on September 17, 1994 for his timeless dedication to the continuing health care of the residents of San Leandro over the past thirty years. Including the First Coronary Care Unit East ay, First structured hospital resuscitation response systems, making it possible the arrival of the first board certified cardiologists to San Leandro.
Jess Bromley M.D. will truly be missed and not forgotten, not just for his many achievements but for his love of all.
Memorial services at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 381 So. 300 E., American Fork, Utah 84003, on September 25, 1999 at 2 p.m. Burial at American Fork Cemetery, Utah.
Memorials to Jess W. Bromley M.D. Memorial Fund, American Society of Addiction Medicine, c/o Ms. Claire Oshman, 12 West 21st St., New York, NY 10010
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