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Joycelyn Elders

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American pediatrician, public health administrator, and former Surgeon General of the United States

United StatesDoctorsBorn 1933 · age 93
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Minnie Joycelyn Elders is an American pediatrician and public health administrator who served as Surgeon General of the United States from 1993 to 1994.

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The Dr. Joycelyn Elders School of Allied and Public Health at Philander Smith CollegeThe Dr. Joycelyn Elders School of Allied and Public Health at Philander Smith College

Awards 4

2025Alma Dea Morani Award
2016Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame
2008Women Leaders in Medicine
1991Candace Award

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Mary-Claire KingAlso won Alma Dea Morani AwardHattie CarawayAlso won Arkansas Women's Hall of FameConstance Baker MotleyAlso won Candace AwardElizabeth CatlettAlso won Candace AwardSusan J. BlumenthalAlso won Women Leaders in MedicineMary L. GoodAlso won Arkansas Women's Hall of Fame

About this person

Minnie Joycelyn Elders is an American pediatrician and public health administrator who served as Surgeon General of the United States from 1993 to 1994. A vice admiral in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, she was the second woman, second person of color, and first African American to serve as Surgeon General.

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Country
United States
Category
Doctors
Type
Doctor
Status
living
Dates
Born 1933 · age 93
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21 languages

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