Samuel U. Rodgers
Samuel Ulysses Rodgers | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 10, 1917 Anniston, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | December 19, 1999 (aged 82) Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Education | Talladega College (BS) Howard University College of Medicine (MD) University of Michigan (MPH) |
| Occupation(s) | Physician, educator |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Service years | 1943–1947 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | Medical Corps |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Combat Medical Badge |
Samuel Ulysses Rodgers (August 10, 1917 – December 19, 1999) was an American physician, educator, and public health advocate. He is best known for his work in establishing and leading the Samuel U. Rodgers Community Health Center (originally known as Wayne Miner Health Center), one of the first Federally Qualified Health Centers.