Joycelyn Elders, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

Joycelyn Elders

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

Date of Birth: 13-Aug-1933

Place of Birth: Schaal, Arkansas, United States

Profession: scientist, physician, politician, pediatrician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Minnie Joycelyn Elders (born Minnie Lee Jones; August 13, 1933) is an American pediatrician and public health administrator.
She was a vice admiral in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps and the first African American appointed as Surgeon General of the United States.
Elders is best known for her frank discussion of her views on controversial issues such as drug legalization, masturbation, and distributing contraception in schools.
She was forced to resign in December 1994 amidst controversy as a result of her views.
She is currently a professor emerita of pediatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.