Joycelyn Elders
Joycelyn Elders (pronunciation: /ˈdʒɔɪslɪn ˈɛldərz/) is a notable figure in the field of medicine and public health. She is best known for her tenure as the United States Surgeon General under President Bill Clinton.
Etymology
The name "Joycelyn" is of Old French origin, meaning "little joy". "Elders" is a common surname of English origin.
Career
Joycelyn Elders was born on August 13, 1933, in Schaal, Arkansas. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Philander Smith College in 1952. She then served in the United States Army for two years, during which she trained as a physical therapist. Elders later attended the University of Arkansas Medical School, where she obtained her M.D. degree in 1960.
In 1987, Elders was appointed as the director of the Arkansas Department of Health by then-Governor Bill Clinton. She served in this role until 1992, when Clinton, as President, appointed her as the United States Surgeon General. Elders was the first African American and the second woman to hold this position.
As Surgeon General, Elders was known for her outspoken views on controversial health issues, including drug legalization, contraception, and sex education. She was asked to resign in 1994 following controversy over her comments about sex education.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Joycelyn Elders
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