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Ann Arbor News, November 30, 2004
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Melvin Edwards lifts patient Nona Mustard for a hug at his recent retirement and 70th birthday party. Hundreds of patients, colleagues, friends and family honored him at Dixboro Methodist Church in Ann Arbor Township.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, November 30, 2004
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Melvin Edwards examines John Onderdonk, one of the patients he saw on his final day at work. Edwards treated four generations of Onderdonk's family. "He will be missed," Onderdonk says. The American Medical Association says that nationwide about 23 percent of all doctors remain in solo practice.

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Ann Arbor News, November 30, 2004
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Dr. Melvin Edwards' grandson Keagan, 3, tries his doctoring skills as his grandfather wrapped up a long career as a solo practitioner. Keagan and his family traveled from Seattle to celebrate Edwards' retirement, and the birthday Keagan and Edwards share.

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Ann Arbor News, November 30, 2004
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Dr. Melvin Edwards jokes with his staff as he walks out the front door of his office for the last time as a practicing doctor.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, November 30, 2004
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Above: Edwards toasts with employees in his Huron Street office on his last day of work last week: from left, Shirley Brown, Glynda Freeman and April Connell.

Published In:
Ann Arbor News, November 30, 2004
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Edwards takes down his sign with the help of Dr. Laura Babe who has taken over Edwards' practice in Ann Arbor.