Ms. Bulgarella was unanimously named the CEO of UAB Health System/UAB Medicine in 2023. Prior to her appointment, she had been serving in an interim capacity since 2022. She brings over 35 years of experience within the UAB system to the role. As CEO, she oversees 37,000-plus caregivers across the system. Ms. Bulgarella also successfully led the 2024 acquisition of Ascension UAB St. Vincent’s Alabama market, which encompasses five hospitals, over $1 billion, and more than 5,000 employees and providers.
