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'''Sandral Hullett''' (born [[1946]]) is the CEO of [[Jefferson Health System]]/[[Cooper Green Mercy Hospital]] and heads the board of directors for the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems. | |||
Hullet was born the oldest of three siblings in [[Birmingham]]'s [[Northside]]. After graduating from public school in Birmingham, she earned an undergraduate degree in Biology from [[Alabama A&M University]] and became a researcher for Pfizer and at Columbia University. She then entered medical school at Medical College of Pennsylvania and later earned a Master's in Public Health from [[UAB]]. For over 22 years, Hullett worked in rural healthcare, serving as a physician and, since 1976, as director for the non-profit Family HealthCare of Alabama in Eutaw which oversees 24 primary healthcare facilities. | Hullet was born the oldest of three siblings in [[Birmingham]]'s [[Northside]]. After graduating from public school in Birmingham, she earned an undergraduate degree in Biology from [[Alabama A&M University]] and became a researcher for Pfizer and at Columbia University. She then entered medical school at Medical College of Pennsylvania and later earned a Master's in Public Health from [[UAB]]. For over 22 years, Hullett worked in rural healthcare, serving as a physician and, since 1976, as director for the non-profit Family HealthCare of Alabama in Eutaw which oversees 24 primary healthcare facilities. | ||
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Dr Hullett has participated extensively in research, clinical trials, and community outreach. She has co-authored several nationally published articles on health care issues among rural primary care communities. She serves as project director and principal investigator for several grants funded by the National Cancer Institute; the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; the Kellogg Foundation; the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; and the Ford Foundation. She is a member of the Practicing Physicians Advisory Council for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; the Institute of Medicine; the National Academy of Sciences; Intercultural Cancer Council; the Steering Committee for the Alabama Partnership for Cancer Control in Underserved Populations; the Advisory Committee for the Minority Medical Education Program; the Institute of Medicine Committee on Environmental Justice; and the Institute of Medicine Committee on the Changing Market, Managed Care, and the Future Viability of Safety Net Providers. She was inducted into the Alabama Academy of Honor in 2000. She was also a trustee of the [[University of Alabama System]] for 19 years. | Dr Hullett has participated extensively in research, clinical trials, and community outreach. She has co-authored several nationally published articles on health care issues among rural primary care communities. She serves as project director and principal investigator for several grants funded by the National Cancer Institute; the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; the Kellogg Foundation; the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; and the Ford Foundation. She is a member of the Practicing Physicians Advisory Council for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; the Institute of Medicine; the National Academy of Sciences; Intercultural Cancer Council; the Steering Committee for the Alabama Partnership for Cancer Control in Underserved Populations; the Advisory Committee for the Minority Medical Education Program; the Institute of Medicine Committee on Environmental Justice; and the Institute of Medicine Committee on the Changing Market, Managed Care, and the Future Viability of Safety Net Providers. She was inducted into the Alabama Academy of Honor in 2000. She was also a trustee of the [[University of Alabama System]] for 19 years. | ||
In 2001 she was named interim director of Cooper Green Hospital (now [[Cooper Green Mercy Hospital]]) and now heads the Jefferson Health System which includes Cooper Green Mercy and [[Jefferson Outpatient Care]]. | In [[2001]] she was named interim director of Cooper Green Hospital (now [[Cooper Green Mercy Hospital]]) and now heads the Jefferson Health System which includes Cooper Green Mercy and [[Jefferson Outpatient Care]]. In [[2009]] she was named "Businessperson of the Year" by the ''[[Birmingham Business Journal]]''. | ||
Hullett enjoys collecting and repairing watches in her spare time. | Hullett enjoys collecting and repairing watches in her spare time. | ||
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* [[Cahaba Girl Scout Council]], "Woman of Distinction", 2003 | * [[Cahaba Girl Scout Council]], "Woman of Distinction", 2003 | ||
* American Medical Women's Association "Local Legends Award", 2004 | * American Medical Women's Association "Local Legends Award", 2004 | ||
* ''Birmingham Business Journal'' Businessperson of the Year, 2009 | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* Whigham-Désir, Marjorie & Candace Waller. (August 2001) "http://www.blackenterprise.com/LifestyleOpen.asp?source=/archive2001/08/0801-43.htm The Doctors Are In: Here's a selection of america's leading black physicians]." BlackEnterprise.com - accessed July 3, 2006 | * Whigham-Désir, Marjorie & Candace Waller. (August 2001) "http://www.blackenterprise.com/LifestyleOpen.asp?source=/archive2001/08/0801-43.htm The Doctors Are In: Here's a selection of america's leading black physicians]." BlackEnterprise.com - accessed July 3, 2006 | ||
* "Dr. Sandral Hullett" (October 2006) ''Birmingham'' Magazine. Vol. 46, No. 10. p. 173 | * "Dr. Sandral Hullett" (October 2006) ''Birmingham'' Magazine. Vol. 46, No. 10. p. 173 | ||
* Cooper, Lauren B. (December 25, 2009) "Businessperson of the Year: Dr. Sandral Hullett." ''Birmingham Business Journal'' | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
Revision as of 17:11, 27 December 2009
Sandral Hullett (born 1946) is the CEO of Jefferson Health System/Cooper Green Mercy Hospital and heads the board of directors for the National Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems.
Hullet was born the oldest of three siblings in Birmingham's Northside. After graduating from public school in Birmingham, she earned an undergraduate degree in Biology from Alabama A&M University and became a researcher for Pfizer and at Columbia University. She then entered medical school at Medical College of Pennsylvania and later earned a Master's in Public Health from UAB. For over 22 years, Hullett worked in rural healthcare, serving as a physician and, since 1976, as director for the non-profit Family HealthCare of Alabama in Eutaw which oversees 24 primary healthcare facilities.
Dr Hullett has participated extensively in research, clinical trials, and community outreach. She has co-authored several nationally published articles on health care issues among rural primary care communities. She serves as project director and principal investigator for several grants funded by the National Cancer Institute; the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation; the Kellogg Foundation; the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute; and the Ford Foundation. She is a member of the Practicing Physicians Advisory Council for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; the Institute of Medicine; the National Academy of Sciences; Intercultural Cancer Council; the Steering Committee for the Alabama Partnership for Cancer Control in Underserved Populations; the Advisory Committee for the Minority Medical Education Program; the Institute of Medicine Committee on Environmental Justice; and the Institute of Medicine Committee on the Changing Market, Managed Care, and the Future Viability of Safety Net Providers. She was inducted into the Alabama Academy of Honor in 2000. She was also a trustee of the University of Alabama System for 19 years.
In 2001 she was named interim director of Cooper Green Hospital (now Cooper Green Mercy Hospital) and now heads the Jefferson Health System which includes Cooper Green Mercy and Jefferson Outpatient Care. In 2009 she was named "Businessperson of the Year" by the Birmingham Business Journal.
Hullett enjoys collecting and repairing watches in her spare time.
Awards
- National Rural Health Association, "Rural Practitioner of the Year", 1988
- National Association of Community Health Centers, "Clinical Recognition Award for Education and Training", 1993
- Leadership Alabama, "Distinguished Leadership Award" , 1996
- National Black Churches Family Council, "Rural Leadership Image Award", 1998
- UAB School of Public Health, "Public Health Hero Award", 2000
- National Medical Fellowship, 2001
- Birmingham Business Journal, "Who’s Who in Health Care", 2002
- Rutgers University, " Lifetime Achievement of Women in Health Care", 2002
- Alabama Academy of Honor, 2002
- Cahaba Girl Scout Council, "Woman of Distinction", 2003
- American Medical Women's Association "Local Legends Award", 2004
- Birmingham Business Journal Businessperson of the Year, 2009
References
- Velasco, Anna (July 3, 2006) "Cooper Green CEO leads national public hospitals group". Birmingham News
- Whigham-Désir, Marjorie & Candace Waller. (August 2001) "http://www.blackenterprise.com/LifestyleOpen.asp?source=/archive2001/08/0801-43.htm The Doctors Are In: Here's a selection of america's leading black physicians]." BlackEnterprise.com - accessed July 3, 2006
- "Dr. Sandral Hullett" (October 2006) Birmingham Magazine. Vol. 46, No. 10. p. 173
- Cooper, Lauren B. (December 25, 2009) "Businessperson of the Year: Dr. Sandral Hullett." Birmingham Business Journal
External links
- Sandral Hullett at the Alabama Academy of Honor