Salter awarded Life Inspiration Award

Dr. Susan Salter was awarded the Life Saver Award by the American Cancer Society at the 2013 Life Inspiration Awards held this summer at The Club. 

The Life Inspiration Awards began in 1997 for the purpose of recognizing special efforts of those fighting cancer and the special caregivers who help those with a cancer diagnosis. Cancer survivors, caregivers, and medical professionals in North Central Alabama, who have made their lives a source of inspiration to others dealing with cancer, were honored at the event. One caregiver was awarded this special recognition for extraordinary service.

Salter, a Mountain Brook resident and radiation oncologist at St. Vincent’s Bruno Cancer Center, was nominated by her staff, peers and patients. The nominations stated she is compassionate, caring, and motivates and inspires others through her actions. One patient of Dr. Salter’s stated, “she is an excellent caregiver, always recognizing the patient’s feelings.”

Salter has strong ties in the Birmingham medical community. Both her mother and father are retired physicians. Her brother and sister are surgeons. She said she was not pressured to attend medical school but that it was a natural fit for her. 

“I really enjoy the daily interaction with my patients,” Salter said. “I am very involved in all aspects of their care and try to provide the best treatment options available.”

Salter is married to Steven Hydinger and has two children.