Summary
Janet Hadar has been appointed as the new chief operating officer (COO) of the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Health System. She will start her role on January 12, 2026, and will oversee various operations within the health system. Hadar brings over twenty years of experience from UNC Health, where she previously served as president and CEO.
Key Facts
- Janet Hadar will become the COO of UAB Health System, beginning January 12, 2026.
- UAB Health System is the largest in Alabama, with 133 locations and over 30,000 staff.
- The health system cares for nearly 1.4 million patients and includes UAB Hospital, UAB Medical West, and others.
- UAB recently acquired St. Vincent’s Health System, increasing its bed count to 3,173.
- Hadar previously led UNC Health, where she expanded mental health services and managed large investments in medical infrastructure.
- Her educational background includes a nursing degree, a master's in nursing, and an MBA.
- UAB Health System CEO Dawn Bulgarella praised Hadar's leadership and expertise.
