Dr. David Hicks Takes Office as First Black Jefferson County (AL) Health Officer

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Dr. David Hicks Takes Office as First Black Jefferson County (AL) Health Officer

By Sym Posey The Birmingham Times David Hicks, DO, on Monday officially took office as Jefferson County’s Health Officer, making him the first African American to hold the position. “I think this is a story of America, no matter where you come from or your background, in this country we all have opportunities,” Hicks said […]

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