Charles Faulkner, MHA, LFACHE
2025 Alabama Nursing Hall of Fame Inductee
Charles Faulkner dedicated more than four decades to health care administration, serving in leadership roles across Mississippi and Alabama. A graduate of the University of Montevallo with a Bachelor of Science and the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration, Faulkner built a career marked by innovation, mentorship and service to underserved communities.
Faulkner began his career as a hospital administrator, eventually becoming CEO of Golden Triangle Regional Medical Center in Columbus, Miss. There, he addressed high infant mortality rates by establishing a collaborative practice of nurse midwives and physicians. He also launched the state’s second hospice program, expanding access to end-of-life care.
Returning to Birmingham, Faulkner managed the home health program for Birmingham Baptist and served as transitional CEO during the integration of three rural hospitals into the Baptist Health System. He was later appointed CEO of Princeton Baptist Medical Center, the system’s flagship teaching hospital. At Princeton, Faulkner embraced the legacy of compassionate nursing care established by Capstone Hall of Fame honoree Ida V. Moffett. He worked closely with nurse leaders, including Dr. Kathleen Ladner and Regina Yarbrough, and addressed staffing shortages by recruiting nurses from the Philippines, bringing 50 highly qualified professionals to the hospital.
Following his tenure at Princeton, Faulkner managed Birmingham Baptist’s 85-physician clinic system. He chaired the Birmingham Regional Emergency Medical Services System and worked as a licensed nursing home administrator for Ball HealthCare. His commitment to education and mentorship extended to advisory roles at Samford University’s Moffett and Sanders School of Nursing and the UAB School of Health Professions, where he served on the Dean’s Advisory Board.
Faulkner’s leadership within the Alabama Hospital Association included serving in all board offices, culminating in his role as chairman. He also served as Regent for Alabama in the American College of Healthcare Executives and continues his involvement as a Life Fellow. His contributions to health care education include guest lectures at the University of Alabama and UAB’s nationally ranked graduate program in health care administration.
UAB’s School of Health Professions honored him twice as Graduate of the Year and named him among its “Forty for Forty,” recognizing the top graduates from its first four decades. Faulkner was also recognized by the Spirit of Luke organization for supporting volunteer medical and social services in Alabama’s Black Belt.
Today, Faulkner continues to serve his community as a member of the Hoover Healthcare Authority and as chairman of the Hoover Medical Clinic Board. His legacy reflects a lifelong commitment to improving health care access, mentoring future leaders and fostering compassionate care.