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The Pathologist, the Doctor’s DoctorBy Alabama Pathology Associates, PC

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Thanks to my hospital.

It was supposed to be a routine two-hour procedure. But during 47-year-old Stan Godwin’s heart valve surgery, his diaphragm unexpectedly expanded and his lung collapsed. Luckily the doctors and staff of Jackson Hospital Heart Center had the experience and expertise to act swiftly to get the valve placed despite these challenges. And after a short stay in the ICU, Stan made a full recovery.

Today, he stays active, eats right, and is the proud owner of a new mechanical heart valve.

Living well at any age means having a strong heart. So trust Jackson Hospital to care for yours.

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What’s inside…Cover SpotlightLife Saver, Omniflight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Why Does My Back Hurt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5What Can SRSTM Therapy Do For You? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Baptist Breast Health Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10Tallassee Health & Rehab Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Rehab Associates: I Will Be Ready . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Crossbridge Behavorial Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13Jackson Hospital: Wound Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Alabama Safety Bath is the Right Choice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Discover Xoçai™ Healthy Chocolate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Insight Into Mental Illness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Baptist Health: The Therapy Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19UAB Health Center Montgomery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20Jackson Hospital: Diabetes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Alabama Pathology Associates, PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Strange Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Cancer Care Center of Montgomery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25All Ears Hearing Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Jackson Hospital: Jackson Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Jackson Hospital: Women- Know Heart Attack Signs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29Faith & FamilyRaising Children to be Responsible Adults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30Lessons Learned on a Basketball Court . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31Working Together as a Team to be a Champion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Faith First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33NEW! Church Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Center SpreadUAB Health Center of Montgomery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34Healthy KidsChildren’s Hospital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37Do Ear Tubes Help? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38MANE, Where Horses Change Lives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39Pet Therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Baptist Health: Teens & Tobacco . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Just for Laughs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Baptist Health: Hearing Screenings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42Community FocusHealthy Horizons Community Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44Jackson Hospital: Swinging Fore Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45Free, Healthy Foods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Prattville Baptist Hospital Golf Classic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46Montgomery Zoo: Let Your Adventure Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47Just the Facts: Straight Talk About Relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48Healthy Horizons: Making a Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Fun & GamesSudoku Puzzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Memorable Moments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52Word Search: Sunshine- Friend or Foe? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53Emergency Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Wellness Resource Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55National Helpful Numbers Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Healthy Horizons is a community wellness magazine that is distributed free throughout the Southeast U. S. The goal of the magazine is to provide health education to the community and promote healthy

living. Articles in the magazine are provided by healthcare pro-fessionals who are committed to: (a) disease prevention, (b) early detection of disease, (c) prompt treatment of illness, and (d) promo-tion of quality of life. The magazine began as a wellness resource guide for aging Americans. This key aspect of the magazine has proven to be a great resource for our consumers. Input from our local advertis-ers and consumers reinforce our belief that health education provides our readers with insight and knowledge to assist in making informed decisions regarding his/her healthcare. In the past six years our market area has grown significantly and feedback from our consumers has been positive. In an effort to meet the desires of the market area we have expanded the magazine to in-clude a “Healthy Kids” section and a “Community” section. Again, response regarding the inclusion of this content has been constructive. As many of you are aware, acute and chronic health problems are very prevalent in our society. However, many of these health problems are preventable. Individuals lack the knowledge that is necessary to make informed decisions regarding their health. It is imperative that each individual, regardless of age, race or gen-der, engage in opportunities that will enhance their well being on a physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level. This holistic approach to health will enable individuals to make educated de-cisions that are appropriate to maintain their current health sta-tus or to seek prompt treatment when disease or illness occurs. Healthy Horizons strives to provide information in the com-munity that is relevant and will hopefully improve the health status of aging Americans. The goal is that Healthy Horizons will serve as a valuable community resource tool and promote qual-ity of life. God bless you as you strive for “Healthy Horizons.”

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SP TLIGHTCOVERLife Saver, Omniflight

Life Saver is a helicopter based emergency medical service pro-viding critical care transport to

communities throughout Alabama. Life Saver was founded in January of 1981 by Dr. Robert Carraway making Life Saver the oldest air medical service in Alabama. Life Saver was originally located at Car-raway Methodist Medical Center in Bir-mingham. Dr. Carraway had envisioned bringing advanced medical care to rural settings in a quick, efficient manner. He knew that the capability of responding to a number of emergency situations, both medical and trauma, with highly trained personnel could significantly impact pa-tient care. One of the keys behind air transport is the concept of the “golden hour”. The term refers to the first sixty minutes fol-lowing an injury in which the patient has to reach a trauma care facility, which has been proven to reduce morbidity and mortality. Rapid transport and early treatment would help to ensure patients had every opportunity to reach a trauma center that could care for their injuries within the “golden hour”. Trauma is one of the most debilitating and costly health related issues affecting all ages. It is a leading cause of death in teenagers and young adults; often in the prime of life. Rapid transport has also been proven to make reductions in the loss of muscle re-lated to disease processes such as heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in adults. In 2001, Life Saver was purchased by Omniflight Helicopters, a nationwide corporation specializing in air medical transport. In an attempt to better serve citizens of Alabama bases of operation were located in outlying communities where many Alabamians live, often far from major hospitals. This community based model proved to be very success-ful in improving the delivery of care to patients. Over the next several years, the program expanded to add four new op-erations bases. Life Saver operations are currently located in Birmingham, Rain-

bow City, Sylacauga, Auburn, and Ozark. Responding within approximately 150 miles of each location, Life Saver aircraft are able to service all of central and much of South Alabama. Life Saver’s missions include responding to accident scenes along highways or in remote locations, as well as transporting critical ill patients from community hospitals to tertiary care centers. Life Saver’s crew consists of a critical care Registered Nurse, experienced Para-medics and highly skilled pilots. This multidisciplinary team allows patients to receive very high level of care in flight, beyond the capabilities of most typical ground transport services. The typical clinical crew brings decades of experi-ence to the table. Life Saver’s maintenance staff and pilots are all highly trained as well, most with military backgrounds. Pilots are responsible for ensuring the aircraft and weather conditions are safe for response at a moment’s notice. Flight Communications are conduct-ed at the Alabama Trauma Communi-cation Center located in Birmingham, Alabama. Life Saver functions as an inte-gral part of the state trauma system and regional cardiac care and stroke systems. Air transport is often associated with care of trauma victims but air transport’s unique capabilities, as well as the highly skilled clinicians on board, lend them-selves well to other missions. These spe-cialty missions include advanced cardiac care. Specialty services are also available in Obstetrics and pediatrics in conjunc-tion with Care Flight located at The Chil-dren’s Hospital of Alabama. Air transport frequently makes a sig-nificant impact of survival and quality of

life for patients. For that reason, Life Sav-er and its parent company, Omniflight, work with private insurance and gov-ernment benefits to secure reimburse-ment for its services. To bridge the gap between what benefits may cover and the actual costs of transport, Omniflight in-troduced the Omni Advantage program in 2010. Of course, patient care comes first, so care and transport are never based upon a patient’s ability to pay.Life Saver operates on a 24/7 365 basis and is ready to respond at a moment’s notice throughout its service area. This complete coverage allows field and hos-pital personnel to be confident if their patients should need rapid transport. The Life Saver mission is to provide excellent clinical care to the citizens of Alabama in a safe and reliable fashion as quickly as possible. This mission is ac-complished with the aid of many public safety officials and agencies. Working and training along side of Fire, Police, Safety Officers, Emergency Personnel, Alabama Department of Public Health’s Office of EMS and Trauma, Regional Agencies and hospital staff are an integral part in the accomplishment of this mission. Life Saver has had a long history in the 30 years of service to Alabamians; one that has been exemplified in their dedication and service to others. The many crew members over the years have left their mark in EMS and in the lives of many. However, those that have made the greatest difference are the patients that have fought a hard against disease or trauma and won the battle. It is through their determination and trials that we measure our true success. For more information on Life Saver, please visit www.omniflight.com/lifesaver For more information on the OmniAd-vantage membership program, please visit www.Omniadvantagemember.com

Robert H. Bradley, M.D.F. Donovan Kendrick, M.D.

Je�ry G. Pirofsky, D.O.

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Why Does My Back Hurt?By: F. Donovan Kendrick, M.D.

Back pain is the leading cause of disability in the United States. It is es-timated that 80% of adults will experi-ence at least one episode of back pain each year. Americans spend billions of dollars annually treating back pain in addition to the costs in lost wages and productivity. The social costs and quality of life issues associated with back pain are also frequently devastat-ing. The obvious questions then are,” How can I prevent back pain and what should I do if I have an episode?” The causes of back pain are usually benign and often include muscle strain, disc bulges, and inflammation of the joints. Studies show that 80% of patients suffering lower back pain will improve spontaneously (regardless of the cause) if given enough time. It is essential that proper treatment be started right away, as early treatment often results in preven-

tion of chronic lower back pain. Initial treatment can be started at home using anti-inflammatories, such as Ibuprofen and Naprosyn, to decrease inflamma-tion and relieve pain. Alternating moist heat and ice on the affected area may also relieve muscle spasms associated with most forms of lower back pain. Bed rest may be helpful for two or three days, but should be avoided beyond that. If treatment at home has not relieved the symptoms within a few days, it is wise to consult your physician who can pre-scribe physical therapy and medications or injections that will help treat the pain more effectively. If the pain persists after several weeks of conservative treatment, diagnostic studies may be required to more directly treat the cause of the pain. Ideally, it would be better to prevent ever having the onset of pain. There are several things that can be done to signifi-cantly decrease your chances of suffering from this condition. One of the major contributors to back pain is thought to be our sedentary lifestyle. Our ancestors who did manual labor did not seem to have as high an incidence of lower back

problems as we do today. This doesn’t mean that you should perform hard manual labor on the weekends after sit-ting in an office all week. This may in fact create back problems. Rather, it would be far better to have a daily exercise routine which includes aerobic conditioning and weight training with special atten-tion to strengthening “the core”. These core muscles around the abdomen and spine help support the spine and allow us to do activities without risking spi-nal injury. Excessive weight gains may also contribute to lower back problems. Many people find that simply losing a few pounds significantly reduces their encounters with lower back pain. While treating lower back pain can often be challenging, it can also be suc-cessfully managed with early and appro-priate intervention. With some lifestyle changes such as routine exercise, proper lifting techniques and weight loss it may often be prevented entirely. However, if back pain strikes, Neurosurgery and Spine Associates is here to help with conservative and surgical treatment op-tions offered in one convenient location.

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Sturbridge Chiropractic: First Place Montgomery County Winner

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We use a comprehensive ap-proach to treating back pain as an alternative to surgery.

It’s called Spine Reconditioning System or SRS™ Therapy. The focus of SRS™ Ther-apy is to combine modern and traditional technologies in back pain treatment into one comprehensive back therapy system. This allows us to treat the underlying causes of back pain, not just the symp-toms. This is a proven alternative to oth-er therapies and surgery. Studies show up to a 75% success rate in the relief of pain. The first step is designed to repair the damage to the spinal disc without invasive, risky surgery. The second step is designed to strengthen and stabilize the muscles and joints surrounding the spine. SRS™ Therapy is performed over a series of treatments. Treatment typically includes disc decompression therapy, spinal manipulation and adjunctive ther-apies. Patients remain fully clothed while these relaxing procedures are performed. In fact, it is not uncommon for patients to fall asleep during treatment. Normally, spinal discs perform their duties perfectly for a lifetime, but some-times they herniate (protrude) and there-by press, pinch, irritate, or otherwise compromise adjacent spinal nerves. This often causes great pain, sometimes so intense it disables its victim. Sturbridge Chiropractic and Health Star Chiroprac-tic are the only offices in Alabama utiliz-ing SRS™ Therapy.

Experience the DifferenceJoann Taylor, SturbridgeChiropractic Patient… After being thrown from her horse learning to team rope, Joann was knocked unconscious and experienced trauma to all three regions of her spine. Being a dedicated nurse, Joann tried to deal with the pain the best she could at work so she would be able to continue helping patients of her own. As time went on the pain in her neck and back became extreme and she developed severe head-aches and was forced to take medication so she could continue working. Even at its lowest dose the medication made her

tired and groggy so she stopped taking the medication and began dealing with the pain the best she could. Eventually, her headaches became so severe she had to miss work and would become sick, forcing her to isolate herself in dark-ness. Searching for an answer she had MRI’s and MRA’s performed to rule out any medical conditions responsible for the headaches. Discovering herniated and degenerative discs, Joann’s doctor recommended having surgery. Joann told her doctor she did not want to have surgery and decided to visit Sturbridge Chiropractic to see if SRS Therapy could help correct her disc problems. “After the first day I could tell a difference. After the second visit my headache went away.” Joann continued being treated with SRS Therapy and has been able to return to work as a nurse without headaches, neck and back pain, or medication. “My ther-apy with Sturbridge has been the best decision I have ever made for my health. I no longer have headaches and have to take medication for them. I avoided hav-ing to have any type of surgery. I am a nurse and know that surgery works for some and for some it does not. But after coming here, surgery was avoided and I would highly recommend coming to Sturbridge Chiropractic before choosing surgery as an option.” If you are experi-encing neck or back pain and want to try avoiding surgery and long recovery times call Sturbridge Chiropractic or Health Star Chiropractic for a free consultation with one of our eight doctors and let us help you find a drug free non-surgical solution.

What is Computerized Adjusting?

Computerized Adjusting uses a hand-held Impulse Head containing Piezo-electric Sensors and is connected to a sophisticated computer program. Each vertebrae or other joint is analyzed for proper function and then displayed as a graph providing both Doctor and Patient with precise information regarding joint functions. This data, along with other clinical information obtained from the patient history, examination, etc. is used to determine an effective course of treat-ment in order to help you recover quickly and regain mobility. In treatment mode, Computerized Adjusting delivers a series of precise, computer controlled, gentle

impulses to free-up joint fixation, relieve muscle spasm and restore normal joint function. A post-analysis is performed and compared with the pre-treatment analysis to visualize and verify the results of treatment.

What Can SRS™ Therapy Do for You?Submitted by Sturbridge Chiropractic

Computerized Adjusting is used in the analysis and treatment of a wide range of musculoskeletal and joint problems including:

• Headaches• Jointpainandstiffness• Neckpain• Backpain• Arm/legpain• Restrictedmotion• Carpaltunnel• Discproblems• Musclespasm

Computerized Adjusting is safe and effective for all ages from infants to seniors because it uses precise computer controlled gentle impulses. No strong or heavy forces are required to produce the desired results of treatment. Sturbridge and Health Star Chiropractic utilize Computerized Adjusting in addition to traditional care to offer patients more choices in their treatment options.

Community Wellness Guide 9

Baptist Breast Health CenterBuilding a Story of Success

You just saw a pink ribbon posted on a car, heard an ad announcing an upcoming breast can-cer awareness event, maybe you read or watched a news story talking about someone with breast cancer. These have been subtle reminders that you need to schedule your mammogram. Well have you made that appointment yet? One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. This is a startling statistic for many women. Especially when you begin to think about how many women attend your Sun-day school class, the number of women in your family or your female co-workers. As you can imagine the disease is very real for women across the country. The American Cancer Society estimates that this year, more than 192,300 new cases of invasive breast can-cer will be diagnosed and more than 40,100 deaths from the disease are likely. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States other than skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women, after lung cancer.

Yet, when it comes to breast cancer there is positive news to share – breast cancer death rates are declining. This is due in large part to early detection and improved treatments. To-day, there are more than two million breast can-cer survivors in the United States. Early detection is the key to catching breast cancer in its early stages. The American Can-cer Society recommends women begin having yearly screening mammograms at the age of 40. Your risk for breast cancer increases as you get older, so you need to have mammograms scheduled regularly. Also, a part of the Ameri-can Cancer Society’s Screening Guidelines states that women in their 20s and 30s should have a clinical breast exam as part of their an-nual health exams. For women ready to make their appointment for their yearly mammogram, Baptist Breast Health Center has two convenient locations to serve your needs:

• 6880 Winton Blount Boulevard(Baptist Medical Center East campus) • 2015 Normandie Drive(Baptist Medical Center South campus)

Baptist Breast Health Center offers women a unique service. The Baptist Breast Health Cen-ter provides routine triple readings of mammo-grams. That means two board certified radiolo-

gists and the computer aided detection (CAD) routinely reviews your mammogram. With this system, there is a higher probability that breast cancer will be detected. If breast cancer is found, patients will be referred to a breast spe-cialist for further treatment and care. The Baptist Breast Health Center has five board-certified physicians, who combined have more than 100 years of healthcare experience and who are fellowship trained in mammogra-phy and are breast cancer experts. The center also has 10 radiology technologists specifically trained in mammography. If you are ready to schedule your mammo-gram, we are here to help you. Please call the Baptist Breast Health Center today to make your appointment, (334) 273-4490. In fact, do a favor for another woman in your life and remind her it’s time for her to make an appointment too.

“Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States other than skin cancer. It is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in women, after lung cancer.”


“Our Family Caring For Yours”Tallassee Health & Rehab, LLC .

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Admissions Cell 334-415-0275 Our facility offers 24 hr nursing care, skilled therapy,

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Please feel free to call or come by anytime .

Tallassee Health & Rehab offers twenty-four-hour, seven-days-

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loved one, as our motto states “Our Family Caring For Yours”. We

have qualified, professional and caring staff members that help your

loved one with activities of daily living, nutritious meals, recreation-

al activities, and therapy. We have our own in-house therapy staff

which offers Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapies on a

daily basis. They offer individual and group therapy to help your

loved one reach their highest rehab potential. We are a small town

nursing facility where we treat our residents like family members,

we have a saying that we use that best describes our facility and

that is “come home to Tallassee Health & Rehab”, this means that

you can come to our facility and receive the same quality care as

in the big city nursing facilities and you are right here in your home

town, which makes it easier for family to visit which is a vital part of

rehabilitation to have family involvement.

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We have a licensed beautician and on-site beauty shop. We also have a dietician on staff that helps plan the most nutritious meals and snacks for your loved one. A Licensed Phar-macist evaluates your drug regimen to ensure that medications are appropriately dispensed. Under the direction of a local physician, our medical staff includes specialist in family prac-tice, internal medicine, podiatry, general surgery and psychology. So when you are looking for a Rehab facility, remember Tallassee Health & Rehab as your hometown choice for rehab. Please call or come by Tallassee Health & Re-hab for a tour. Call Heather Sayers, Admission Coordinator at 334-283-3975.

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Rehab Associates: I Will Be Ready Whether you’re looking to improve your game or simply want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, physical therapy can help you turn it up a notch and get where you want to go. Physical Therapy is the evaluation and treatment of physical disabilities designed to improve physical strength, range of motion and functional ability. From the initial evaluation through recovery, each patient has a highly skilled therapist who has a common goal: to pro-vide relief of symptoms and restoration of function. Simply put, they are there to help you get better. The therapist will review each patient’s past history and the physician’s referral and perform a comprehensive evalua-tion. The evaluation may include a series of tests to determine range of motion, muscle strength, postural alignment, ab-normalities in walking pattern, body me-chanics or quality of movement. Other tests may include those for sensation, bal-ance, coordination and nerve function. After the evaluation is complete, the

therapist will recommend a plan of care and specialized treatment program for each individual patient.

Treatable ConditionsThe list of conditions treatable with physical therapy is extensive, but below are some common diagnoses:

• BackandNeckPain• Headaches• CarpalTunnelSyndrome• Muscle,MyofascialandJointPain• TendonandLigamentInjuries(Sprains/Strains)• OrthopedicTrauma• PreandPost-OperativeConditions• WeaknessorLossofMotionfromArthritis• SoftTissueInjuries• Osteoporosis• BodyMalalignments(Scoliosis)/SpinalDysfunctions• ChronicPain/Fibromyalgia• Strokes/CVA• SportsInjuries• IndustrialInjuries• BalanceDisorders• GaitInstability(ProstheticTraining)

Your life is better when you feel better, and physical therapy is an effective way to achieve that. Our goal is to return

patients to their normal activities while helping them prevent re-injury so they can reach their goal of a better life. The duration of your program will depend on your injury or condi-tion, but at the completion of your rehab program, our goal is that everyone will achieve the same result: feeling better.

Treatments Under the careful guidance of our physical therapists, patients work on a wide range of exercises and treatment activities customized for each patient. Your physical therapist may utilize various rehabilitation procedures includ-ing, but not limited to:• Therapeuticexercisestoincreasestrength,range ofmotionandflexibility• Therapeuticactivitiestorestorefunctional movement and ability• Neuromuscularre-educationtoimprovebalance and posture• Manualtherapytechniquestoimprovejointand soft tissue mobility

Our priority is to provide you with out-standing one-on-one care to return you to a healthy lifestyle.

“Untreated mental or behavioral health problems worsen over time,” Celso Back-es, director of Crossbridge, said. “People who do not get help can live in a painful emotional state. Behavioral health ill-ness, if not treated, are potentially lethal illnesses.” Mental illnesses need to be treated as you would any serious medical issue, Backes said. The World Health Organi-zation reports that four of the 10 leading causes of disability in the U.S. and other developed countries are mental disorders. Crossbridge provides individualized, group and marital therapy, as well as med-ication education for people ages 19 and older. There are two distinct programs which focus on the needs of people with mood disorders or psychoses. People with substance abuse or addictive diseases are admitted to the appropriate program. A skilled and dedicated healthcare team includes psychiatrists, nurses, counselors, social workers and support staff. All patients are assessed daily by a psychiatrist and a patient’s plan of care is personalized to meet the unique needs of each individual. Both inpatient programs include the daily assessment, observa-tion, medical assessment, case manage-ment, group and individual therapy, recreation activities, education, family

involvement and other services, such as spiritual guidance, as indicated. Length of treatment is dependent on the needs of each individual. According to Lynne Parker, CEO of Crossbridge, the new facility provides a vital service for the tri-county. “Expanding the mental health servic-es available to individuals in the River Region has always been important to Baptist South,” she said. “We are com-mitted to providing healthcare services that treat the entire person.” Backes called the new 42-bed facility a healing environment. He said when patients feel comfort-able it can aid to their healing process. “Every individual is different,” Backes said. “Many people are prideful or afraid to admit they have a mental

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Our faith-based delivery of care begins with three outstanding hospitals (Baptist Medical Center

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With more than 3,500 dedicated employees and 500 physicians, the Baptist Health family

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health problem. Emotional and mental health problems can be as damaging as not taking care of your physical health. No one should be hesitant to talk to their doctor about therapy or medication.” Mental and emotional illness affects people regardless of gender, race or fi-nancial status. Crossbridge Behavioral Health provides encouragement and state-of-art treatment in a therapeutic environment for people 19 and older. Improve your mental health by calling Crossbridge at (334) 286-3116.

The National Institute of Mental Health says that one in four adults experience a mental health disorder in a given year. It is estimated that one in 10 people will require hospitalization. To help meet the needs of our community, Baptist Health opened Crossbridge Behavioral Health, an affiliate of Baptist Medical Center South. Crossbridge is committed to providing comprehensive treatment to individuals seeking an improved quality of life.

“A skilled and dedicated healthcare team includes psychiatrists, nurses, counselors, social workers and support staff. All patients are assessed daily by a psychiatrist and a patient’s plan of care is personalized to meet the unique needs of each individual.”

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Our skin isn’t resilient to every cut, scrape or puncture. Sometimes wounds can be pesky and hard to heal. It’s im-portant to seek medical attention when wounds show sure signs that they are not healing. This may include pain, swelling, heat or blistering.

Treatment Options There are many methods for the treat-ment of chronic wounds. Compression pump therapy and gradient stockings to reduce fluid buildup are among the most important long-term treatments. Physi-cal therapy such as deep neuromuscular stimulation, ultrasound, and whirlpool therapy are also often recommended for

cleaning the wound and removing dead tissue. Aggressive wound treatment including the removal of nonviable tissue through topical medication, bedside treatment or even surgical excision, can be most ben-eficial in stimulating improvement in a chronic wound.

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy One of the unique therapies avail-able to patients at the Jackson Hospital Wound Care Center is Hyperbaric Oxy-gen Therapy. The only center in Central Alabama to offer this option, oxygen therapy can be used to manage problem wounds caused by diabetes, circulatory problems, and other conditions. Dur-ing hyperbaric oxygen therapy a patient breathes 100 percent oxygen while relax-ing in a pressurized chamber. This deliv-ers high concentrations of oxygen to the blood stream and the wound bed, which rapidly accelerates the healing process. Dr. Randy Cook, medical director of the Jackson Hospital Wound Care Center confirmed the life-changing nature of ad-vanced wound healing therapies, which is exciting news for wound patients. “We are able to offer something not previously available. Being able to save a patient’s limb is unquestionably the most rewarding thing that we experience with hyperbaric oxygen and we see it a lot.” For more information about hard to heal wounds, contact the Jackson Hospital Wound Care Center at (334) 293-8138.

Don’t Let an Open Wound Get the Best of You

“It’s important to seek medical attention when wounds show sure signs

that they are not healing. This may include pain,

swelling, heat or blistering.”

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Charlie will give you a free, no obliga-tion estimate on converting your bath-room into a safe environment instead of a danger zone. For senior adults or those who have mobility challenges, Charlie recom-mends a popular tub-to-shower conver-sion which allows you to enter and exit with ease. Since 60 percent of all house-hold injuries are from getting in or out of the bathtub, Charlie says this option is a wise choice for senior adults. The conversion includes an oversized shower pan which allows room for a por-table bench seat, two safety grabbars and a handheld shower wand so that you can sit and not have to stand for long periods of time. “In 1–2 days we can tear out your old tub and install a walkin shower with only a 3–5 inch step. All of our tubs and shower pans are nonslip and our walls are made of acrylic, which means there will be no

Alabama Safety Bathis the Right Choice for Seniors If you worry about falling every time you step into the bathtub you probably need to give Charlie Thornton, owner of Dream Baths of Alabama, a call.

“My walk-in tub that we purchased and had installed by Alabama Safety Bath is wonderful. I used to have cramps in my legs at night and did not get much sleep. I was on a lot of meds for low potassium but now with the hydrotherapy, I am more relaxed and I sleep much better with less cramps. I love it and the price was right.”–Ms. K. from Elba, AL

“My wife after having our son at age 32 had a stroke and has always needed help taking a bath, getting in and out of the tub. I knew that there had to be an easier way for her to take a bath but we did not know how or what to do. We called Alabama Safety Bath and they came in and installed a Wheelchair Accessible Shower for us and now my wife has some of her independence back and the guys did all of their work in one day. Unreal.”–Mr. M. from Auburn, AL

fading, cracking, peeling, stain, mold or mildew issues,” he said. Charlie points out that Dream Baths also provides walkin safety tubs with hydrotherapy for arthritis, back problems, lupus, muscular dystrophy, fibromyalgia and aches and pains. “We also provide wheelchair acces-sible showers, so you can roll into them and out with ease.” “Our customers are always surprised and pleased to learn how affordable our prices are and how much we save them compared to other companies. We are proud to be of service to our seniors across the state keeping them safe in their homes,” he said. Charlie and his wife, Debbie, are longtime members of Camellia Baptist Church, Prattville. For more informat ion ca l l Charlie at 334-312-1825 or visit www.dreambathsalabama.com.


D i s c o v e rXoçai™ HealthyChocolate As the category creator and world leader in healthy chocolate, the vision of MXI Corp is to transform and improve lives worldwide through unique and healthy chocolate products. MXI also seeks to provide a promising business opportunity while engaging in socially and environ-mentally responsible practices. We are anxious for you to experience for yourself the benefits of our industry-leading products. Each product has been formulated to provide you with a signifi-cant amount of antioxidants from our exclusive blend of cold-pressed cacao and freeze-dried açaí berries without the refined sugars and unhealthy fats, fillers and preservatives found in most other chocolates. Thousands have reported a rejuve-nation of wellness and vitality from consuming Xoçai™ products, especially increased energy levels, an enhanced

sense of well-being and lasting weight loss. We love hearing the life-changing stories, and we're confident that soon you'll be sharing your own. Every day, over 1 billion people world-wide eat chocolate; in fact, the aver-age American consumes more than 12 pounds of chocolate each year. Con-sequently, the Xoçai™ business is simple: replace the bad with the good. The best part is that you will be paid to eat and share our Healthy Chocolate. In short,

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Does a Chocolate Diet sound too good to be true?Thanks to MXI Corp and Xocai Healthy Chocolate products, your dreams can now come true!

If you are one of those people who have “tried everything”, you must read this!! The truth is there is literally no weight loss system like the Xocai High-Antioxidant Wellness System–

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The Therapy Centerat Baptist Medical Center East offers comprehensiverehabilitation services toindividuals from birthto geriatrics. The Therapy Center relocated to a new, expanded location at Baptist Medi-cal Center East. The center currently of-fers physical, occupational and speech therapies on site, as well as offers aquatic therapy off site. They also serve as the Am-Tyrkes Demo Site for central Alabama. “When it comes to therapy or rehabili-tation, the role of the Therapy Center is to help individuals with a disability achieve independence in everyday living,” said Dana Fitzpatrick, MSPT, Therapy Center manager. “We treat all diagnosis – ankle sprains, neck/back pain, pre and post-surgical cases to more complex dysfunc-tions such as strokes and head injuries.” For instance, the pediatric physical, occupational and speech therapists are dedicated to helping neonatal and pe-diatric patients prevent disability and restore function so that they can possess the same freedoms as children their age. Neonatal and pediatric therapy is ben-eficial for autism, congenital disorders,

orthopaedic injuries, trauma related dis-abilities, as well as developmental and neuromuscular disorders. Adult patients have access to physical and aquatic therapies that help relieve pain, prevent disability, restore function and when necessary aid with healing and helping patients adapt to a permanent disability. These therapies help benefit individuals who have balance disorders, joint pain, neurological disorders, weak-ness or paralysis of skeletal muscles and individuals who have experienced an amputation. The Therapy Center’s occupational therapists use a comprehensive evalua-tion and treatment program that is help-ful in treating neurological disorders, orthopaedic disorders and developmen-tal disabilities. The speech therapy component eval-uates and treats communication and swallowing disorders. This therapy is helpful to individuals with hearing prob-lems, stuttering, swallowing problems/disorders, deficiency in understanding language or expressing thoughts, com-prehensive and expressive disorders, ar-ticulation and feeding dysfunction. “We also offer modified barium swal-low studies and vital stimulation,” Fitz-patrick said. “These services allow us to properly diagnose swallow disorders and create an effective treatment plan.” The Therapy Center serves as the only

AMBUCS AmTrykes demo site in the River Region. The AmTryke is a thera-peutic tricycle that can be hand and/or foot operated that helps improve motor skills, coordination and build strength. These unique tricycles are specially fit-ted for the child or adult using them. As a demo site, the Therapy Center assists with identifying and evaluating individ-uals who can benefit from an AmTryke. “We are very proud of the new center,” Fitzpatrick said. “The new location pro-vides our patients with easier access, des-ignated parking spaces and wonderful new updates that assist with their treatment.” Fitzpatrick said the staff at the Therapy Center at Baptist Medical Center East is comprised of dedicated and experienced staff. “We do not utilize technicians for patient care. All patients at the Therapy Center are evaluated and treated by li-censed staff,” she explained. The Therapy Center is open Mon-day-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and accepts most insurances. To make an appointment or to learn more, call The Therapy Center at (334) 244-8345.












healthcareschizophrenia, bipolar disorder, obses-sive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and borderline personality dis-order” (para 2). Mental illness is not a respecter of persons and does not occur simply because a person is weak or lacks the ability to do better. The great news is that mental illness can be successfully treated and patients can live productive,

Insight Into Mental IllnessBy Kimberly D. Helms, D.H. Ed., MSN, RN

A diagnosis of a mental illness is often frightening for patients and their fami-lies. A diagnosis of mental illness reflects a disruption in thinking, feeling, mood, ability to relate to others effectively and impairs daily functioning. Ordinary life demands can become overwhelming. According to the National Association of Mental Illness (NAMI), “serious men-tal illnesses include major depression,

fulfilling lives. Methods of treatment con-sist of an individualized treatment plan. Treatment can include medications, cog-nitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, support groups and other com-munity services (NAMI, 2010). If you or a loved one experiences symptoms that are concerning please contact your family physician for a com-plete evaluation to rule out any medical conditions that may be creating symp-toms. Appropriate referral can be given to mental health professionals and com-munity resources to help maintain qual-ity of life.

Reference: National Association of Men-tal Illness (NAMI), 2010. Retreived from http://www.nami.org/Content/Naviga-tionMenu/Inform_Yourself/About_Men-tal_Illness/About_Mental_Illness.htm


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cancer early and prevent some diseases such as influenza, osteoporosis, and heart disease. We are a multi-specialty facility focusing on Internal Medicine – “medical care for adults” – in addition to housing a number of medical spe-cialties including infectious diseases, hospital medicine, and endocrinology. Since we are a part of the University of Alabama at Birming-ham School of Medicine, we also have “insider access” for patient referrals to Birmingham for specialist care.

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DiabetesSubmitted by Jackson Hospital

You’ve just learned that you’re one of the more than 24 million people in the United States who have diabetes. Now what? First, don’t let fear, anger or depression overwhelm you. Such emotions are com-mon and understandable, but not very helpful. “Having these emotions can make you feel trapped,” says Mikelyn Calhoun, Jackson Hospital’s diabetes coordina-tor, and a certified diabetes educator. “You don’t want to let them keep you from making the changes you’ll need to make.” That first step toward a healthier life-style can seem daunting. But it can also bring big rewards down the road, even if you’re at high risk for type 2 diabetes. A few small changes can help you delay or even prevent the onset of this serious disease. When you have type 2, your body ei-ther doesn’t produce enough insulin or it doesn’t process the hormone properly and

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your blood glucose level remains too high. Over time, a high blood glucose level can damage nerves and blood vessels. Diabetes is also linked to many other serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, vision loss and kidney disease. Am I at risk? You may be if you: •Are45orolder.•Haveaparentorsibling withdiabetes.•Areoverweightorobese.•Havehighbloodpressure.•Haveabloodglucoselevelthat ishigherthannormal.•Arenotveryactive.

But you can lower your risk! Try these suggestions for managing the disease from the American Diabetes Association (ADA): -Adjust your attitude. Too many people get their diagnosis and become paralyzed by fear, or decide to ignore the warning they’ve just received, Calhoun says. Oth-ers remember friends or relatives who

didn’t do well with diabetes. Shift those thoughts, Calhoun urges.

“There are many proactive things you can do to change your health, and the path of the disease,” she says.

Accepting that you have habits that need to change is one of the first steps to changing them, she adds.

-Gather information. Diabetes is a very complicated disease. Understanding it will take time. A good place to start is with your health-care team. Together, you can learn how to monitor blood sugar, lose weight, plan an exercise program and set appropriate goals that are attainable.

Try breaking big goals into smaller, less overwhelming ones. For instance, this month, learn about healthy break-fasts; next month, tackle healthy snacks. “Diabetes is a serious condition that you’ll have the rest of your life,” Calhoun says. “But today, we have much better tools to help people manage their dis-ease. Many, many people with diabetes lead a healthy and satisfying life.”

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Pathologists are medical scien-tists who study disease and the effects of disease on the body. They are licensed physicians

who have completed a specialized course of study in this area and maintain the knowledge that they need to make accu-rate estimations of disease and its severity. They are responsible for the laboratories that your doctor sends specimens to and provide a microscopic diagnosis in the case of cancer and other serious diseases. They provide reports on a patient’s con-dition, which are then used by other doc-tors to make further decisions. Virtually all management of the pa-tient is done through the assistance of a pathologist in one form or another. A doctor must be able to rely on his or her pathologist and the laboratory to provide clear information about the patient. For this reason, a pathologist is often called the ‘doctor’s doctor’, a reference to their ability to provide fast and reliable answers to clinicians about a patient’s health. The pathologist has numerous duties and responsibilities. The blood bank is run by a pathologist, who may be asked to make important decisions about sup-plying blood products. When the cause of a death is not clear, it is a pathologist who performs to postmortem examina-tion. Pathologists may be medical exam-iners and provide important information about crimes to the authorities. Some procedures, such as fine needle aspira-tion and bone marrow biopsy can be performed by a pathologist. A patholo-

gist may provide a source of information about a disease when in consultation with other doctors during a multidisciplinary conference or review. They can evaluate a patient’s condition, are knowledgeable about the course a disease may take, and give expert advice that may dramatically affect a patient’s outcome. Personally, pathologists review tissues, cells, and secretions through the mo-dalities of light and electron microscopy. Through the use of conventional and specialized stains, a pathologist can give an informed decision about the nature of the disease that is present. Many types of diseases are recognized by the patholo-gist including heart and blood vessel dis-ease, infections, and cancer. One of the signature responsibilities of the pathologist is the frozen consulta-tion. Surgeons may schedule a consul-tation during an operation, or find that they have an unexpected situation and call upon a pathologist for assistance. While the patient is asleep the patholo-gist will stand by to test specimens and

tissue from the patient. The advice that the pathologist provides may change the way the surgeon proceeds. Pathologists work in medical labo-ratories, for private companies, for the government in various roles, in universi-ties, and in hospitals. Frequently it is the hospital-associated pathologist that will have the most contact with your doctor. As the leader of the laboratory, a pathol-ogist supervises the laboratory techni-cians and makes the ultimate decisions regarding results. Pathologists must be familiar with all of the modern technol-ogy that is present in the laboratory, as well as be expert in the use of the micro-scope. Other skills that are employed by doctors are not neglected by the patholo-gist, who must be familiar with current medical practices, surgical techniques, and anatomy. As with other physicians, pathologists must pass examinations and maintain their knowledge through con-tinuing medical education. In addition to these other pursuits, pathologists frequently participate in research and may teach physicians and other medical professionals. Patholo-gists may specialize in one area, such as the treatment of blood based diseases or brain diseases, but all share a common well-grounded base of knowledge. The role of the pathologist is a varied one, but is one that is central to maintaining an opportunity to provide the best health care possible for the patient. Alabama Pathology Associates, based in Montgomery, serves five Central Ala-bama hospitals and numerous freestand-ing surgery centers and physician offices. This dedicated team of seven full-time, board-certified pathologists special-izes in anatomic and surgical pathol-ogy, dermatopatholgy (skin diseases) and hematopathology (blood diseases). They also oversee six different clinical laboratories throughout Central Ala-bama, including Bridger Labs, to ensure physicians in our area have accurate and timely diagnoses to treat all types of ill-nesses and diseases. Providing rapid turnaround times for results means fast-er treatment for patients, and this group has a pathologist on-call at all times to make sure doctors can reach their doctor whenever needed. When you need labo-ratory or pathology services, trust your local pathologists.

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Whilemostpatientswillrarelymeetamedicalpathologistin the professional setting, they provide a crucial source of informationthatyourdoctordrawsuponformakingdeci-sionsaboutyourhealth.Thisbehind-the-scenesworkmaynot be visible, but is vital for your health and the correct management of many medical conditions.

“Alabama Pathology Associates, based in

Montgomery, serves five Central Alabama hospitals and numerous freestanding

surgery centers and physician offices.”


By Gaston O. McGinnis, MD, FACS

An anxious mother brought a seven-year-old boy to the Pediatric clinic of Lloyd Nolan Hospital with complaints of fever and cough. His mother told us the symptoms be-gan suddenly. The boy had laughed with a mouth full of peanuts and be-gan coughing. She thought he could have sucked one down his windpipe. X-rays showed a lobar pneumonia. We admitted him and the thoracic consultant attempted a bronchosopy with a rigid scope. He couldn’t make the turn into the bronchus because there were no flexible scopes in 1955. The boy didn’t improve with antibiotics.

Another x-ray showed increasing den-sity of the lobe and the fever was worse. We had to make our decision based on x-rays, physical findings and a failed bronchoscopy. We still didn’t know if all of his troubles came from a peanut. Our consultant offered a lobar resection of the lung as a final resort. The parents could not agree to major surgery on their child until they talked about it for a day or two. Our patient was a happy child be-tween coughing spells, chills and fever. The next day, the Pediatric resident was examining the boy and discovered that he was ticklish. The resident then inten-tionally tickled him. After the patient laughed and laughed, he began cough-ing violently. In one giant final cough, he brought up a mucous plug and the pea-

nut. His fever fell by afternoon. Two days later, the x-ray was clear. Smiling parents took him home without surgery and with the peanut in a jar. Laughter can cause trouble, but laugh-ter can also be therapeutic.

Gaston O McGinnis, MD, FACS has also written two books: A Third Life – A Novel and Our Late Great Century—A History of changes in life and surgery in the 20th cen-tury– Published by Heritage Books.For more information, he can be reached at his office @ 256-237-8619 or by email at [email protected].

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A Simple Recipe to Prevent CancerSubmitted by Cancer Care Centerof Montgomery

There is a simple recipe to prevent cancers, even if you are a cancer survivor and that includes watching your weight, exercising and eating the right foods.

Watch your weight Excessive weight has been shown to increase the risk of breast and endome-trial cancer by 20-25%. An increase of as little as 21 pounds can increase the risk. Weight is not the most important cause of cancer. Studies have shown that women who exercise regularly and watch their diet will decrease their risk of can-cer regardless of their weight.

Exercise Exercise has many benefits. It lowers stress levels, lowers blood pressure and lowers the risk of heart disease. Exercise will also decrease the risk of cancer. Stud-ies have shown that people who exercise

strenuously for 5 days a week will have a lower risk of several cancers including breast cancer, lung cancer and colon can-cer. The benefit increases as you exercise more. Those that can exercise 5-6 hours a week can decrease their risk by 30%.

Cancer Fighting Foods Our bodies have a wonderful system that fights oxidation and inflammation, repairs DNA and prevents cancer but only if you feed it right. Without the necessary nutrients, your body cannot prevent disease. Here is what you need to eat to keep you body running smoothly. Fruits, berries, vegetables, whole grains, beans, soybeans, flaxseed, nuts, green tea and olive oil. Fruits, berries and vegetables contain fiber, folate, carotenoids, saponins, iso-thyocyanates, isoflavones, and lycopenes. These are the keys to stopping oxidation and inflammation; they also stop cancer in its tracks. Beans, soybeans, and flaxseed are excellent sources of protein but they also have isoflavones and saponins which have been found to stop cancer cells from growing. Tree nuts such as pecans,

walnuts, and almonds are also excellent sources of protein, carbohydrates, and beneficial oils. Green tea contains EGCG (epigallo-catechin 3-gallate). This turns on benefi-cial cancer fighting genes in your body. Finally, when you sauté your vegetables, use olive oil. Omega-3 oils are more than delicious; they cut down inflamma-tion in your body unlike corn oil which increases inflammation. A healthy lifestyle will go a long way in preventing cancer or keeping a cancer sur-vivor cancer free. Now is the time to take charge of your life. Let’s get out there and exercise, eat right and live a healthier life. Cancer Care Centers of Montgomery and Prattville has a highly trained and caring staff of nurses and board certified radiation and medical oncologists. Our multiple centers are equipped to meet the needs of complicated cancer patients and their families. Each patient has unique needs. We approach each patient with care and dignity.


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Many people are finding that their preferred doctors, responding to dramatic decreases in payment for services, are dropping out of some insurance plan panels and closing their practices to some new patients and patients with certain insurance coverage. For such clients to see the “best doctors” they may have to agree to see them “out of network”. When scheduling an appointment, you may be advised that your insurance coverage is not accepted. Many offices will schedule an appointment for you

and permit you to be seen and pay for the visit in cash or with your credit card. Most insurance plans have an advisory on payment for “out of network” providers. The payment may be a percentage of the billing or some other fee calculation. You should ask to be given a form to file your insurance claim for the visit and send it to your insurance plan office with a cover letter asking to be paid for your covered expense. Some offices may offer to file for you.

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If you are unable to be paid by your insurance carrier for an out of network service, you should contact the office of the Insurance Commissioner in your state. They may be able to help you resolve such a dispute. Recent surveys are showing that an increasing number of physicians may begin to drop from Medicare participa-tion and an alarming number may close their doors for good. Specialty physi-cians are increasingly asked to provide primary care for some patients when a Primary care doctor has retired and other physicians are refusing new patients. If you find you are having trouble getting in to see the “best” doctor because of closed doors or insurance confusion, you may want to make a phone call to the County Medical Society in your area or perhaps the State Medical Association and ask if they can help direct you to a number of physicians of your choice in your area or region. In 2011, Congress will be taking up new legislation for consideration which is sometimes referred to as the ‘Free To Agree’ Medicare Revision bill. This Medicare change, as proposed by Congressman Dr. Tom Price, an ortho-pedic surgeon from Georgia, would help solve the rapidly worsening physician shortages by permitting patients and physicians to agree to enter into indi-vidual doctor patient relationships and permit the patient to agree to pay the balance of the physicians bill not covered under Medicare. Dr. Rick Love is a Board Certified Oto-laryngology surgeon from Montgomery, Alabama. He has served for years as Pres-ident and now Governor of the Alabama Society of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. In 2005 Dr. Love received the honor of a lifetime when he was chosen from his peers in the nation at the annual meeting of the American Acad-emy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery and Foundation as the recipient of the AAO-HNS Board of Governors “Practitioner of Excellence Award”.

Confusing new healthcare regulations and changes in insurance industry behavior have created difficult problems for many people throughout the country. Some patients decide to change their insurance cover-age plans for some new proposed special advantage. Others receive new notices that their carrier has changed their coverage plan. These widespread changes are not always fully advantageous improvements for medical care.

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When you experience health problems, a primary care doctor is usually your first medical contact. You don’t have to visit a specialist to get special medical care. Your primary care doctor can treat most injuries and illnesses. Through regular checkups and screenings, he or she may also detect symptoms of more serious illnesses, and can act as a case manager. Your primary care doctor can recom-mend a specialist, such as a cardiologist (for heart disease) or an oncologist (for cancer), and can help you keep track of the different doctors and treatments you may need. Primary care doctors are also a great source of information for health education and disease prevention.

Deciding on a doctorAs an adult, you can decide between two main types of primary care doctors. You might choose:

•Aninternist,whotreatsonlyadults.

•Afamilyphysician,whotreatsboth childrenandadults.

•Nomatterwhichtypeofdoctor youchoose,yourprimarycare physicianwillbetheoneto:

•Adviseyouaboutscreeningtests andvaccines.

•Treatyourminorillnesses, suchascoldsandtheflu.

•Helpyoumanageanychronic diseases,likediabetes.

Your doctor may offer education and counseling as well.

This kind of comprehensive care can have positive results. Research shows that people who routinely see a primary care doctor have better overall health and lower health care costs than people who don’t get that kind of medical attention.

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A Key to Better Health What’s a primary care physician’s spe-cialty? You. And if you don’t have one of these specialists as your medical caretaker, now is the time to get one. Primary care physicians are trained to take care of all aspects of your health. That includes your physical, mental and emotional health. A primary care doctor will focus on forging a long-term relationship with you. He or she will ask you about your family history, your life and work situ-ations, and other factors that can affect your health. A primary care doctor will take the time to listen to and answer all of your medical questions because he or she knows that getting to know you is the key to helping you make the best health care decisions.

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Women–KnowHeartAttackSignsArticle submitted by Jackson Hospital

What is the most important hour of your life? Maybe it’s the hour you gave birth. Or the hour you met the love of your life. Or it could be the first hour after you have a heart attack. Women are more likely than men to de-lay seeking medical care for a heart attack. In fact, women are more likely to die of a heart attack than men — in part because they often wait longer to call for help. But if you recognize symptoms and seek treatment within one hour of hav-ing a heart attack, you have a better chance of getting lifesaving care. Some heart attack medications are most effec-tive at limiting or preventing heart attack damage if taken within one hour of the onset of symptoms.

Whatitfeelslike Women may hesitate to call 911 be-cause they don’t think they’re having a heart attack. So it’s important to recog-nize heart attack warning signs. Signs of a heart attack aren’t the same for everyone. However, chest pain or dis-comfort that lasts more than a few min-utes or that goes away and comes back is the most common symptom for both men and women. Women are slightly more likely than men to have other symptoms of a heart attack, such as shortness of breath, nau-sea, vomiting, and back or jaw pain. Keep in mind that symptoms can be mild

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Call,don’tdrive “Don’ttrytodriveyourselforsomeoneelse havingaheartattacktothehospital,”saysJuanFitz,MD, aspokespersonfortheAmericanCollegeofEmer-gencyPhysicians.“Thereisnothingyoucandoto helpwhiledriving.Ambulancecrewshavetrainingandequipmenttocareforheartattackpatients immediately.” Theemergencymedicalteaminanambulance willalsomakesurethatyouaretakentotheclosesthospitalwiththebestfacilitiestounclogyourarteries.TheJacksonHospitalChestPainCenteroffersemer-gencyheartattacktreatmentincludingdrugtherapy,interventionalcardiaccatheterizationandopenheart surgeryifneeded.

or come on slowly. And if you’ve had a heart attack before, your symptoms may not be the same as the last time you had an attack.

It’sanemergency Embarrassment prevents some women from seeking emergency care for a heart attack, reports the National Institutes of Health (NIH). You might not want to admit that your symptoms may be serious. Or you may not want to bother or worry others or act as if it’s an emergency if it turns out to be a false alarm. However, you should always imme-diately call for help, whether you’re sure you’re having a heart attack or not. The

longer you wait to seek care, the more likely it is that you will have permanent or even fatal heart damage. The best way to get emergency care is to call 911. Calling 911 brings emer-gency medicine to your door so that you receive treatment even before you get to the hospital. Don’t wait longer than five minutes after the onset of symptoms to call 911, advises the NIH. And even if your symp-toms stop completely in less than five minutes, call your doctor. Once you arrive at the hospital, don’t be embarrassed to let doctors know what you need. You are not overreacting. You have the right to ask for tests to deter-mine if you’ve had a heart attack.

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Raising Children To Be Responsible AdultsBilly R. Helms, PhD

Healthy Horizons is always pleased to receive requests from our readers as to specific themes for us to

address. “Raising Children to Be Re-sponsible Adults” is a popular request. This is a formidable task but we’ll do what we can to provide some insight into the matter. “The Web” provides hundreds of ar-ticles dealing with this very matter. There is quite a diversity of thinking as to how to achieve the desired goal. Many of the studies offer similar suggestions. We’ll try to give so good common sense thoughts that should help. Please understand that I am definitely not a “child psychologist.” That is a very specialized field and I have almost no training in it. Biblically we get an excellent directive in Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it.” This verse likely refers specifically to training a child ac-cording to his aptitude, talents, disposi-tion, etc., but the idea of “train” involves the whole of the individual. When Moses was giving the Law to the children of Is-rael he admonished the people, “you shall teach them diligently to your sons [chil-dren].” (Deuteronomy 6:6) This is a clear directive to parents to provide their chil-dren with everlasting principles for life. At the top of my list of “musts” is that parents must be responsible adults their selves! “What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say” is a pretty good reminder that we must first lead by example. Some parents are more concerned about their own wants than to their responsibilities to their families and to society. In such cases children are left without good examples. Irresponsible parents will likely foster irresponsible children. Sadly there are multitudes of children living in single parent homes. Children need two really good parents to help them to meet their own obligations as they mature. To be good role models parents should free themselves of the accumulated gar-

bage from their own lives. If you don’t face up to those things and resolve them and correct you own thinking and actions it will likely filter down to your children in a very unhealthy way. Children need positive examples to copy. Akin to the above children should not be raised by baby sitters, television, and a myriad of electronic gadgets. They need your love, affection, attention, and time! Perhaps we would all do well if our lives were less hurried and cluttered with less important matters. Remember your children are strongly influenced by what they see and hear and by people of influ-ence, good or bad, in their lives. Parenthood is one of God’s greatest gifts. The biggest job you will ever have is to raise your children responsibly. You need to be the best moral, well-adjusted, accountable person possible if you are to do the right thing by your children. At the risk of repetition let us again affirm that children live what they learn from whatever source. Now for some sensible steps, in no particular order you can take to help your children mature in responsibility:Early on teach your children to put their toys away, to clean up their own messes (as early as 3 or 4, and you may help). Provide appropriate consequences, re-ward or punishment, in relation to task accomplishment. At about the same age you should help them to understand that every family member is responsible for cleaning their own room, picking up their dirty clothes, towels, etc. Certainly it is not too much to expect of a person who has slept in the bed, lived in the room, worn the clothes and dried with the towel to be respon-sible for them. Teach them to take responsibility for their actions. This will serve them espe-cially well in their future. I’m a strong believer in appropriate punishment for unacceptable behavior. Yes, that means spanking when necessary. Always re-member that you should never spank while you are angry. Probably the best rule of thumb is to spank with your hand on the well padded posterior. When you hand hurts, they hurt. You certainly don’t want to physically harm them, but you do want their attention.

Allowances are usually appropriate and provide opportunity to teach responsi-bility in financial matters. The allowance should be reasonable but not excessive. Children should know what they have to provide with their money. Perhaps some of the treats they enjoy should come from their funds. Once these things have been determined the child should know that there is no additional money un-til the next allowance day. Advances on allowance can undo the “responsibility factor.” Dispense with “baby talk” when it is age appropriate. Help them to learn to talk, and think, as adults. Once your chil-dren are in school they will learn more responsibility. One of the most difficult lessons is the actions have consequences. We want to be supportive of our children, but we must not take their side when they are wrong. Their teachers in school are almost always right in their assessment and discipline of the children. Don’t “go to war” with those who are teaching them. If you see what you believe to be a mistake on the teacher’s part, do not talk about it in the child’s presence! The mat-ter can usually be cleared up quickly by meeting with the teacher and school of-ficials. Let them learn to deal with problems as best they can. You can always intercede if you see a genuine need to do so. The child learns and matures and he finds the right solution. Teach your child obedience. Yes, I know that “obedience” has become a po-

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“lessons learned on a Basketball Court”Article submitted by Holly H. Box

Have you ever asked yourself or anyone listening– “why me”? I found myself won-dering this just the other day.

My daughters are playing basketball in the local city league. The team my daugh-ters are playing for really has everything stacked against them. Most of the girls, including my youngest daughter, have never played basketball, the coach, who just graduated high school, has never coached, the team had no equipment to practice with and had it not been for our church, would not have a place to prac-tice. The other local team has unlimited availability to the local elementary school gymnasiums. Sounds like a lost cause, or is it? As I watched our team “scrimmage”, it really looked like the varsity team play-ing the junior high team, against the other local team the other night, I started thinking about what really matters.

Lesson One:Look for the good in all situations. As I watched the other team, with four experienced adult coaches, run all over our team on the court, I noticed my youngest daughter smiling. Remember she has never played basketball. During the pregame drills she was learning how to dribble and shoot the ball. She was so proud of herself for not having too many traveling calls. To her this was a great night. She was becoming a better ball

handler. Some of the longest hours of my life had been some of the best hours of her life.

Lesson Two:Look for the strengths in all people. My oldest daughter, and three mem-bers of the team that have actually played basketball, have the opportunity to be leaders on the team. As I calmed her down after the “scrimmage” I told her to be the leader for her team by encourag-ing her other teammates. As we talked about the strengths each individual

member brings to the group, we saw how a team can only grow when they build on each other’s strengths. Each and every girl brings something special and unique to the team. We have some with the best team spirit, some encourage others to try harder and some may actually score dur-ing the season.

Lesson Three:Look for ways to be better. As I watched most members of the team travel the wrong way on offense, travel the wrong way on defense, not know the dif-ference between offense and defense, I saw firsthand why we need someone to help us be better – a coach, a teacher, a

litically incorrect word. If the child is al-lowed to be disobedient at home, he’ll try it at school and in many other areas. A failure to instill this virtue will ultimately result in a very troubled adulthood. Re-member that society has little tolerance for the rebel. The disobedient person will ultimately come up against authorities that will enforce obedience in some very unpleasant ways. It’s better to learn it at home. Your child can’t learn if you do his homework for him! Education is his job and we must encourage him to become deeply involved in the process. Home-

and an outgoing personality. Closely akin to the last item is learning to give. A generous contribution to the Lord’s work is mandatory. Many chari-ties can use more funds. The warmth that comes from the heart of the giver can be clearly seen. Children who see the parents helping other people with their needs will likely be givers as well. Finally, and this likely should have been first, train your children spiritually. From birth they should be taken to church for Bible classes and worship. Help them to develop a strong conviction on spiritual matters. Let it be to them a top priority.

work, tests, etc., have a purpose. It gives the teachers insight into what is lacking in the child’s understanding. Remember that in the real adult world, he’ll have to stand on his own and do his own work or suffer dire consequences. All children need to learn to respect the person and property of others. An early understanding that everything isn’t mine and that I can’t run rough-shod over others will lay a good foun-dation for respect of other people and their possessions. This also helps to be a person who willingly shares with others. The result will be a healthy self respect

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preacher, a work colleague, a family mem-ber or maybe a friend. We all need help from time to time. We may need a teacher or a parent to help us see the error of our way. We may need a colleague to show us how to use a new machine at the office. We need to take advantage of the knowl-edge and the talent others can share with us to help us be better. In the Bible, in Ecclesiastes 3:1, it reads, “To everything there is a season… This may be my season of learning life lessons on the basketball court. I will take advan-tage of the opportunities to find the good in all situations, to build on the strengths of others and to continue to strive to be a better person.

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“Working Together as a Team To Bea Champion”By Chance Goodwin

What is a champion really? Sure, all success oriented people strive for being the best they can be, but what qualities really make up a true champion. I’ve out-lined them below.

CHaMPioNS– noun... One that wins first prize or place in a contest or endeavor. One that is acknowledged to be better than all othersC- charisma-the personal quality of leadership arousing popular loyalty or enthusiasm in othersH-humility-the quality or state of being humble.a-adaptability-being able to make suit-able or to fit to different conditions, ad-just, to accommodate, to conform.M-modesty-The quality or state of be-ing modest; that lowly temper which accompanies a moderate estimate of one’s own worth and importance; ab-sence of self-assertion, arrogance, and presumption; humility respecting one’s own merit.P-passion- Strong feeling, emotion of affection or enthusiasm.i-integrity-state or quality of being en-tire or complete; wholeness; entireness; unbroken state Moral soundness; hon-esty; freedom from corrupting influence or motive.

o-optimist-One who holds the opinion that all events are ordered for the best, one who looks on the bright side of things, or takes hopeful views.N-nurture-training upbringing, the influences that modify the expression of an individual’s heredity, make up and being.S-selfless, unselfish ...taking one’s ambi-tions aside and focusing on helping oth-ers obtain their desires. It’s obvious to me that champions are leaders and givers. Zig Ziglar said is best: “You can get everything you want in life, if you just help enough people get what they want.” Success always leaves clues, those that follow them will become the future champions of the world. This is so true in life, sports, and church. Being the golf coach of a high school team is a joy within itself. Teaching the athletes to work together as a team is a job to do. When the season began we were practicing everyday and working hard to succeed. At the first match of the season we went in thinking that this was going to be an easy task. The two teams were the underdogs and we were on top of the world. We ended the match with a 1-1 record and felt a little defeated. As the sea-son progressed things got worse. Losing ten straight matches and as the coach I felt the team slipping away. Sitting in my office one day thinking about the season and the team I remembered the words of Coach Saban,” It’s not all about wins and losses it’s about working together in everything you do to

be a champion”. I played the guys the video of Coach Saban’s speech when he accepted the job at Alabama. I told the guys that life is about choices. A life without Jesus is one kind of like the team that we were becom-ing. One that fought all the time and never looked forward to working or preparing. The leader of the team being me had led these guys in the wrong direction… my fo-cus was on a State Championship instead of being a champion in life. We as a team started praying together and working not only to help ourselves but others. Being a Christian is so important in the world to-day. We get caught up in life and forget who gave it to us. The next match was crucial. Seeing the team almost slip away, it felt so good to get a win and knock off the next 14 opponents. When the season ended I sat down and looked at twelve young men who worked hard and dedicated their time and treasure to something. These guys had become something… they were champi-ons all along. See, life is too short for fighting, grip-ing, and disputing. Being the Youth Min-ister at the Betta View Hills is something that I look forward to doing everyday. I convey to the kids here that we want to work together as a team to be a cham-pion. In every decision, action, and reac-tion my life needs to be that of making a difference in our world. Young people of the church are not only the present but also the future. When life throws things at you in a negative way remember put God first and strive each day to work to be a champion wherever life takes you.


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Faith First Outside of the blessing of the Lord Jesus and our relationship with God through Him– God’s greatest gift to us as humans is family! And part of that fam-ily is the unique and special blessings of grandparents. Let’s focus on something Paul said to a young preacher named Timothy: …when I call to remembrance the genuine faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am persuaded is in you also” (2 Timothy 1:5). Lois knew that the one thing that she could give Timothy that would live on in him when she was long gone was faith! It is my firm belief that we can give all kinds of wonderful gifts to our children and grandchildren… and we can plan for their financial future… but if we drop the ball on faith… we will regret that until the day we die! So how can grandparents

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be sure that they are helping their grand-children to gain Faith First?

1. Share the Word! It is crystal clear from Paul that Lois had a genuine faith and genuine faith does not come from dreams, visions, or mysterious voices. It comes from hearing the word of God (Romans 10:17). So Lois had faith be-cause she studied and trusted in God’s word and she shared it with her grand-son. Grandparents, sharing the word of God with your grandchildren will make an impact on their lives today and it will remain with them forever. Help them see God through your life and your words.

2. Share the Wisdom! Lois was a devout follower of God. She was a be-liever in God and trusted His word. She was willing to teach her grandson those

same truths…all of these traits shout WISDOM! Christian grandparents who have walked with God and have gained the wisdom that can only come from above…do you realize the well-spring of wisdom you are for your grandchildren? “How much better to get wisdom than gold!” (Proverbs 16:16).

3. Share the Way! No doubt the rea-son Timothy became a Christian was because his grandmother not only knew the way and obeyed it, she shared it with her grandson. Grandparents, the Way of the Lord must be emphasized in the life of your grandchildren. Jesus said in John 14:6, “I am the way..”. And He (Jesus) is what must be seen in your life and taught to your grandchildren. Grandparents, please take hold of your role and share your greatest attributes and gifts with your grandchildren – but most of all, may what was said about Lois be said about you… that you shared your faith first!


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Celiac Disease (also called Celiac Sprue) affects 1 in 133 adults. The majority of those with this condi-tion go undiagnosed for reasons that includelackofawareness inthecom-munity and overlap of its symptoms withmanyotherdiseases. Symptoms vary from one person to another and often there are no signifi-cantoutwardsignsatall.Moresevereforms,however,canbequitedisablingand can give rise to several nutritional deficiencies. Some complaints that are associated with Celiac disease include diarrhea,abdominal pain, weight loss, bloat-ing,aswellasavarietyofvitaminand nutrient deficiencies. These deficien-cies in turn can lead to:

• Weakeningofthebones (Osteoporosis) • Lowbloodcounts (Iron deficiency anemia) • Stuntedgrowthinchildren • Lackofenergyandmotivation

The protein at the center of this con-dition is called Gluten. It is found in foods processed from wheat, barley,rye and a host of others. In patients with Celiac Disease the immune sys-tem reacts abnormally to this protein resulting in damage to the lining of the small intestine where absorptionof a number of nutrients takes place. Avoiding gluten containing foods therefore helps the small bowel healand relieves the symptoms. When the condition goes unrecognized, diffi-cultywithabsorptionofnutrientsmay occur even in patients who have noothersymptoms. A variety of genetic and environ-mental factors are thought to play a role in causing Celiac Disease. Some of these have only been discovered in the lastfewdecades.Relativesofpatientswith Celiac Disease should stronglyconsider testing, especially if they have someofthesignsdiscussedabove. When a patient has a medical history and/ or findings on medicalexam that are concerning, detection of an antibody uniquely elevated inpatientswithCeliacDiseasecanoftenlead to the diagnosis. This antibody is present in 9 out of 10 peoplewithuntreated Celiac Sprue. The testing

requiresthepatienttobeonanormal(glutencontaining)diet-otherwisetheantibodylevelmaybefalselylow.Oncethe antibody is detected, the next step is usually to have an ‘endoscopy.’ Dur-ing an endoscopy, a small flexible tube with a camera canbeused tobiopsy(collect a small sample) from the lining ofthesmallintestine.Patientswiththediseasehaveuniquechangesthatcanbe seen under a microscope –seeing these changes can assist the physician inmakingtheproperdiagnosis. Treating Celiac Disease can be an undertaking for the entire family, butwith timeaproperdietproduces significant symptom improvement. In some instances, referral to a dieti-tian may be helpful in making the transition to a ‘gluten-free’ lifestyle. The Celiac Disease Foundation has been raising awareness about thiscondition since 1990 and has practical advice for patients adjusting to a glu-ten free diet. Tips for grocery shopping, dining out, special holidays and travel tips will greatly expand the optionsavailable for patients and their families. More information on Celiac Disease and the resources for patients and families can be found at:http://www.celiac.org/

Important Facts You ShouldKnowAboutCeliac Disease

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When 19-year-old Dominic Hillman was just 7 years old, his parents, Eddie and Michelle, made the decision to move to Prattville from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, so their oldest child could be closer to Children’s Hospital of Alabama in Birmingham. Dominic needed specialized care for treatment of cysticfibrosis (CF), an inherited disease that attacks the lungs and digestive system and may result in earlydeath. “The Cystic Fibrosis Center at Children’s is one of the top clinics in the nation, and after onlyone visit they gave us great hope for a long and healthy life for Dominic,” Eddie says. The decision tomove proved to be a wise one: Both of Dominic’s siblings also have needed Children’s. Sixteen-year-old Brittany was treated for a severe infection that threatened to damage her kidneys; later, she neededorthopaedic care for scoliosis. Fifteen-year-old Joshua, who also has CF, almost died last year fromcomplications of the disease. “Though the last several years have been very trying for our family, Children’s always has provided world-class care for all of our children,” says Eddie. “We remain optimistic about the health of all three.”

Last year, Children’s Hospital of Alabama recorded 12,476 inpatient discharges and outpatient visits by South Central Alabama children. Now we’re GROWING to serve the needs of Alabama’s children, with the opening of our expansion facility set for 2012.

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* To learn more about the Hillman family, to read other stories of hope or to share your own story, visit www.childofchildrens.com

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When 19-year-old Dominic Hillman was just 7 years old, his parents, Eddie and Michelle, made the decision to move to Prattville from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, so their oldest child could be closer to Children’s Hospital of Alabama in Birmingham. Dominic needed specialized care for treatment of cysticfibrosis (CF), an inherited disease that attacks the lungs and digestive system and may result in earlydeath. “The Cystic Fibrosis Center at Children’s is one of the top clinics in the nation, and after onlyone visit they gave us great hope for a long and healthy life for Dominic,” Eddie says. The decision tomove proved to be a wise one: Both of Dominic’s siblings also have needed Children’s. Sixteen-year-old Brittany was treated for a severe infection that threatened to damage her kidneys; later, she neededorthopaedic care for scoliosis. Fifteen-year-old Joshua, who also has CF, almost died last year fromcomplications of the disease. “Though the last several years have been very trying for our family, Children’s always has provided world-class care for all of our children,” says Eddie. “We remain optimistic about the health of all three.”

Last year, Children’s Hospital of Alabama recorded 12,476 inpatient discharges and outpatient visits by South Central Alabama children. Now we’re GROWING to serve the needs of Alabama’s children, with the opening of our expansion facility set for 2012.

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Dominic, Brittany & Joshua are each a Child of Children’s.

* To learn more about the Hillman family, to read other stories of hope or to share your own story, visit www.childofchildrens.com

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Prattville Family Depends on the Care of Children’s Hospital

When 19-year-old Dominic Hill-man was just 7 years old, his parents, Eddie and Michelle,

made the decision to move to Prattville from Hattiesburg, Miss., so their little boy could be closer to Children’s Hospital of Alabama in Birmingham. Dominic needed specialized care for treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF), an inherited disease that attacks the lungs and digestive system and may result in early death. He was born with a very large intestinal blockage and underwent surgery to remove the damaged intestines only 18 hours old after his birth. The first four months of his life were spent in the Children’s Hospital of Mississippi NICU. Dominic lived with a colostomy until he was a year old. When he was 7 years old, his doctors told the Hillmans there was nothing else they could do to improve his quality of life. That’s when they turned to Children’s Hospital of Alabama. “The Cystic Fibrosis Center at Chil-dren’s is one of the top clinics in the nation, and after only one visit they gave us great hope for a long and healthy life for Dominic,” Eddie says. Although Dominic was very sick at the time, he began an intensive regimen of treatment. Over the years, he would need three sur-geries, treatment for CF-related diabetes and many admissions to Children’s. “Through encouraging regular clinic visits and dedication to enhancing their patient’s lives, the CF care team has helped Dominic completely turn his health around,” says Eddie. “The aggres-sive care Dominic received changed his quality of life and his life expectancy. He graduated high school and is now in his second year of college at Auburn University at Montgomery. Dominic holds a full-time job and enjoys working with and rebuilding cars.” Dominic also has become a role mod-el to others on how to fight CF by strict adherence to their home care treatment

programs. He is, in fact, a role model for his younger brother, 15-year-old Joshua, who began visiting Children’s Hospital when he was just over 2 years old. Joshua needed seven surgeries because of polyps in his sinus cavities, but he ex-perienced few problems with CF until he was admitted to Children’s with a severe lung infection at age 10. “His health was never the same again,” Eddie says. “Joshua began getting sick much more often with lung infections and needed numerous ad-missions to the Hospital each year. In the past three years, he has relied heavily on the dedicated efforts of the CF care team to sustain him. Last year, he almost died.” In the summer of 2009, Joshua had a port put in his chest to enable him to receive the large and very frequent amounts of IV antibiotics he needs to keep his body functioning on a daily basis. He undergoes a very vigorous daily regimen of medication and respiratory therapy to help maintain his health at home. And, he also has been diagnosed with CF-related diabetes, which is being managed with insulin. “Children’s has been an invaluable part of providing world-class care for him on a daily basis,” says Eddie. “He has benefited from the many different resources offered by Children’s Hospital. From ENT and Pulmonary to Physical Therapy keeping him active to the Sun-shine School helping him keep up with his schoolwork.” Although Joshua is not physically able to participate in organized sports, he has a great passion for them – and last year he served as a sideline reporter for the Lion Network, a radio broadcast of the Prattville High School Lions football games. He currently is a sophomore at Prattville High School where he is on the yearbook staff. Fortunately, 16-year-old Brittany does not have CF, but she, like her brothers, has needed the care of Children’s Hospital. “When she was 4 years old, Brittany underwent test-ing at Children’s on her kidneys due to a severe infection that sent her into shock while at daycare,” Eddie explains. “Her diagnosis was good in that she did not have long-term kidney damage.”

Brittany enjoyed a healthy childhood and went on to become a national cham-pion dancer as a teen. But last year, she felt severe pain in her hip, leg and back. She returned to Children’s Hospital for a visit with Pediatric Orthopaedics, where she was quickly diagnosed with scoliosis and a damaged hip flexor. “The doctors developed a treatment plan that entailed a vigorous physical therapy routine that they believed would allow the problem to correct itself and allow Brittany to continue her love for dance,” Eddie says. She underwent very painful physical therapy five days a week for more than six weeks to help correct her hip. Children’s doctors also helped her learn to manage her scoliosis so she could continue her daily activities without limitations. The high school junior was able to go on to win her third national dance cham-pionship. Subsequently, she was cho-sen to represent Alabama as a part of a professional dance company, and will be touring the United States in the summer of 2011. “Though the last several years have been very trying for our family, Children’s always has provided world-class care for all of our children,” says Eddie. “We remain optimistic about the health of all three.”


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Article by R.G. Love, M.D.

This question is very common for Moms and Dads of younger children suf-fering from recurring ear infections and ear pain. The quick answer is YES! When need-ed they can be very helpful. Tympanostomy tubes are small tubes shaped like tiny spools or tiny pipes with flanges, usually inserted by an ear nose and throat surgeon. Many types of tubes exist. Some fall out of the ear after a short while and others may stay for months or years until removed. Ear tubes help by relieving pressure or vacuum in the middle ear, behind the ear drum. This permits the ear to keep air in the middle ear space, and can help improve hearing that was blocked by the fluid. Tubes also may reduce the number

of new infections, eliminate sleepless, pain-filled nights for children and for parents, and may reduce the number of antibiotics for infection and even doctor visits as well. Many older ENT doctors know that chronic ear disease without early treat-ment can cause a lifetime of problems with hearing problems and with recur-ring ear infections. Chronic ear infection fluid in the middle ear can weaken the strength of the eardrum and contribute to scarring and eardrum dimpling and even little sacs of skin known as a Cho-lesteatoma. Ear tubes can interrupt these processes and help to avoid or limit some of this serious damage. In years past, some Family doctors were experienced at placing ear tubes, and some Pediatricians performed this procedure as well. Most believe it is best left in the hands of the Ear Nose and

Throat surgeon who is very familiar with many complex types of ear disease and ear surgery. So for the Mom or Dad who may be thinking about tubes for their child, the doctor to see is the ENT.

Dr R G Love M.D.RGLRev. 12 14 2010

Dr. Rick Love, a Board Certified Otolar-yngologist or ENT surgeon who practices in Montgomery, Alabama, was named by the American Academy of Otolar-yngology-Head and Neck Surgery Founda-tion Board of Governors as the national recipient of the 2005-2006 Practitioner of Excellence Award.

Do Ear Tubes Help?“Ear tubes help by relieving

pressure or vacuum in the middle ear, behind the ear drum. This

permits the ear to keep air in the middle ear space, and can help

improve hearing that was blocked by the fluid."


MANE,Where Horses Change Lives! A special stable where horses changes lives is nestled in Pike Road, Alabama. The Montgomery Area Nontraditional Equestrians (MANE) is a NARHA (for-merly the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association) Premier Accredited Center whose mission is to improve the lives of children and adults with disabilities through safe and effec-tive therapeutic horseback riding pro-grams. MANE teaches equitation, offers unique learning experiences on the Field of Dreams Sensory Integration Trail, and trains participants in essential horse care and barn management skills. While the primary interventional medium of the program is therapeutic riding, MANE has grown to include health and wellness initiatives for the mind, body, and soul of our clients and their families, as well as the volunteers who serve them. MANE is one of only four NARHA Premier Accredited centers in Alabama. MANE riders come from the Tri-county area and beyond. A substantial body of research now supports the role of thera-peutic riding as a successful treatment alternative for physical, cognitive, de-

velopmental and emotional deficits. The horse’s movement and the warmth of the animal’s body provide a foundation for the physical benefits for individuals who have muscle and movement disor-ders. When a rider straddles the back of a horse, the warmth of the animal’s body, combined with the three-dimensional rhythmical movement of the horse, helps to normalize muscle tone in the rider’s hips and legs. The instructor uses thera-peutic horseback riding activities to take advantage of this more normalized tone and the more functional anti-gravity re-sponses to facilitate the development of more normal movements of the rider. Riding also helps the rider improve bal-ance, range of motion and muscle con-trol, as well as develop more efficient motor planning while strengthening muscles joints and tendons. Riders can be free from wheelchairs, crutches and braces during this unique intervention. Intrinsic to the therapeutic and recre-ational components of the program are improved mental health, confidence and self-esteem that are natural by-products of the loving relationships fostered be-tween horses and humans. Therapeutic riding provides positive recreational outlets for children with disabilities and their families, as well as strategic child abuse prevention services for a popula-tion at high risk of abuse and/or neglect. Typical riders utilize three volunteers per lesson for rider safety; however, indepen-dence and practicing new skills remains the focal point of the classes. Riders at MANE are recognized for their abilities and offered individual-ized instructional techniques to develop

meaningful life skills. Serving about 100 riders a week, MANE’s NARHA Certified Instructors utilize 10 therapy horses as partners for this unique form of therapy. Children as young as four and adults of all ages benefit from therapeutic riding. Riders form bonds with not just the horse but staff and volunteers as well. MANE riders make great strides each week, and often learn to ride on their own. MANE holds regular horse shows allowing pro-gram riders as well as other centers in the state, the chance to have friendly compe-tition in a nurturing atmosphere. MANE also offers camp each summer to both abled-bodied individuals and those with challenges. To be a part of his unique therapy pro-gram, as either as a rider or a volunteer, please call the office at 213-0909. Come visit this special stable and see how hors-es change lives!

“While the primary interventional medium of the program is therapeutic riding, MANE has grown to include health and wellness initiatives for the mind, body, and soul of our clients and their families, as well as the volunteers who serve them.”

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As the years passed, we’ve still always had pets, but there has been more of a focus on my own family now that I’m married and have two children. My two boys both have unique needs and I began to notice how our pets began to comfort them, just as my childhood pets did when I was a kid. I had heard a little bit about pet therapy, but decided to learn a lot more about it when we found out that our younger son, Stephen, has Asperg-er’s Syndrome, a high-functioning type of autism. I was already spending some time here and there at the animal shelter as a volunteer. We had gotten a German shepherd from the shelter about a year or two before I began to help out there. I thought about the possibility of training our dog to help Stephen. I took our dog to a couple of training sessions, but Ste-phen was just too intimidated by his size. We were told to look for a smaller dog if we wanted to train a therapy dog for Stephen. It wasn’t long after that when I spotted Maggie at the shelter one day when I was walking the dogs. She was quiet, submissive and gentle. My hus-band and I decided that Maggie would make a perfect therapy dog for Stephen. We took her to therapy dog training so

she could provide therapy to our son, as well as others. She was a star student, however, she began to show fear of cer-tain people. I was heartbroken, but was reminded that we got Maggie to help Stephen – and that’s exactly what she was trying to tell us. She didn’t want to work with anyone other than our family, but with all of her training, she’s still an awe-some therapy dog – for all of us, really. Even though we had our therapy dog, she was working with Stephen and doing well at home, I still had that desire within me to help others using animals. After all, I work from home while the children are at school. I have the time for doing something that I enjoy – I just couldn’t use Maggie. It was around this transition that I found out about the pet therapy program at the Humane Shelter. I signed up right away. Here was my chance! Fi-nally, getting to show others the joy I felt as a child when I held my dear pets. I’ve had family in nursing homes before and know that they get lonely and sad – some-times just craving a smile from someone. When I found out I could actually take a puppy to visit residents at assisted liv-ing facilities and nursing homes, I was so excited. I volunteer to serve two facilities – making a visit with a puppy to each place for an hour, once per month. It’s extraor-dinary to see the smiles and knowing that this little ball of fur can help these special people. Sometimes people want to hug the puppy, some like to just pet it and some just want to watch. I found that even sitting next to someone with the

puppy in my lap made some sort of dif-ference. I’m not sure why this happens, but I was sitting next to an elderly lady with the puppy in my lap. The others told me that she’s not a talker – at all. I could see the sadness in her eyes and offered to let her hug the puppy and she agreed. I gently put the puppy up to her so she could pet and love on her. The next thing that happened surprised me. She spoke up – to me, a stranger, of all people. I think it’s that unconditional love of the puppy. It’s so therapeutic. The sweet little lady told me she was sad – that she want-ed to go home. It’s hard to know what to say to that, but the puppy was able to cheer her up. It’s moments like these that I’ll cherish in my heart forever. I guess it was just meant to be. From childhood and my interest in animals and helping others, it’s no surprise to those who know me that I help pro-vide pet therapy to residents of nursing homes and such. Besides just loving to hold a puppy, sharing that love with oth-ers is priceless. It’s so good for the heart, the soul and the mind, plus feeling like you’ve made a difference in someone’s life with a cute little puppy to snuggle with and love on.

Pet TherapyGrowing up, I always had a passion for animals and for helping animals. That grew into a passion for helping people, too. I would go with my parents to visit the elderly and sometimes go to nursing homes. It was an experience that has stuck with me throughout the years. I remember when I was a kid, how my pets always soothed me when I was sad. If only the sad people in the nursing homes could have that same comfort that I felt as a child with the unconditional love of my beloved pets.

By Lisa M. Lane

“I had heard a little bit about pet therapy, but decided to learn a lot more about it when we found out

that our younger son, Stephen, has Asperger’s Syndrome, a

high-functioning type of autism.”

“Besides just loving to hold a puppy, sharing that love with

others is priceless. It’s so good for the heart, the soul and the mind,

plus feeling like you’ve made a difference in someone’s life with a

cute little puppy to snuggle with and love on.”


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If you know the the Bible even a little, you’ll find this hilarious!

It comes from a Catholic elementary school test. Kids were asked questions about the Old and New Testaments. The following statements about the Bible were written by children.

“Lots wife was a pillar of salt during the day, but a ball of fire during thenight.”

“The greatest miracle in the Bible

is when Joshua told his son to

stand still and he obeyed him.”

Just for Laughs!

“Adam and Eve were created from

an apple tree. Noah’s wife was Joan of Ark. Noah built an ark and the animals came on

in pears.”

The Egyptians

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to Mount Cyanide

to get the Ten

Commandments.

“Sampson was a strong man who let himself be led astray by a Jezebel like Delilah.”

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author.

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According to the American Lung As-sociation (ALA), every year in the U.S. more than 392,000 people die from to-bacco-caused disease. Teens that are ex-posed early in life significantly heighten their health risks. The ALA states that if current tobacco use patterns persist, an estimated 6.4 million current child smokers will eventually die prematurely from a smoking-related disease. The cycle of addiction, illness and death continues even after almost three decades of knowing the harmful effects of tobacco. As a parent, what can you do to pre-vent or stop your child’s tobacco habits? Here are three tips to help keep your child on a tobacco-free road:

1. Be a Good ExampleThe ALA tells us that 50,000 people die from exposure to secondhand smoke. Any member of your family that smokes is putting your family’s lives in danger. As a parent smoker, the hypocrisy of telling

your children not to smoke hinders the important message from being received. Be an example they can follow. Even as you take steps to quit, make sure your teens are aware that you not only desire to quit, but are taking steps towards cessation. Re-member to practice what you preach!

2. Health not HarmMany parents utilize punishment tactics to keep their children from smoking. Re-searchers have found that the sheer thrill of doing something wrong or illegal fuels the fire for teens to use tobacco. Instead of attempting to scare them with punish-ment, approach the issue from a health standpoint. There are plenty of reasons why smoking and tobacco-related prod-ucts will hinder your health. Let your teens know you are worried about their quality of life. It’s not about being the po-liceman; it’s about being the caregiver. Here are some harmful affects of smoking:

• Cancer of the mouth, throat, tongue and lungs• Heart attacks and stroke• Decreased physical fitness

• Emphysema which slowly rots your lungs• High heart rate and blood pressure straining the heart• Slows blood flow cutting off oxygen to hands and feet leading to possible amputation

3. Educate and RelateWhether at school or at home, make sure your teen is receiving education on the harmful side effects of tobacco. Many teens have an “invincible mindset” causing them to think they can smoke for a few years and give it up later in life. Tobacco is addictive and giving it up can be difficult. Try relating to your teen on an emo-tional level. Many of us know personal stories of the detrimental effects of tobac-co use. Whether if be of a family mem-ber or a close friend, tell those stories to your teens. A personal account will have greater affects than facts and statistics.Remember to be a tobacco-free example and educate your teens on how the ben-efits of a smoke-free life far outweigh the temporary thrill of a smoky one.

Baptist Health:Teens & Tobacco

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Congratulations! You’ve just had a new baby. As you know, your baby undergoes screening for various health conditions shortly after birth. You might not know that a hearing screening takes place as part of that process. Simple, automated tests can be used to screen your infant’s hearing right after birth. This technol-ogy allows us to identify children with hearing loss almost immediately and to implement treatment long before speech and language development can be affect-ed. Here’s how it works. In general, two different types of screening tests are used. Both are safe, non-invasive and painless for your in-fant. They can be used either alone or to-gether. The first test is called otoacoustic emissions (OAEs). It tests the function of the inner ear. For this test, a miniature earphone and microphone are placed in

the ear, sounds are played and a response is measured. If your baby hears normally, an echo is reflected back into the ear ca-nal and is measured by the microphone. When a baby has a hearing loss, no echo can be measured on the OAE test. The second test is called the auditory brainstem response or ABR. This tests the function of the hearing nerve and central hearing mechanism. For this test, sounds are played in your baby’s ears. Band-aid-like electrodes are placed on the baby’s head to detect responses. When the sound reaches the brain, waveforms are produced letting the examiner know that the sound has reached its destination. When a baby fails the newborn hearing screening, it does NOT necessarily mean that he or she has a hearing loss. Between 2 and 10 percent of all babies across the United States do not pass their first hear-ing screening, mostly due to middle ear fluid or vernix in the ear canal. Less than 1 percent of babies who fail their initial test will have a permanent hearing loss. Many of the babies who need follow-up testing will have normal hearing.

However, if your baby fails, it is VERY important that you take him or her for the follow-up test to be sure that ev-erything is alright. Early identification of hearing loss is vital because babies start learning how to use sound as soon as they are born. Listening in the first months of life prepares babies to speak. If your baby fails the newborn test, talk to your doctor. He will likely refer you to an audiologist for further testing. This may start with a simple rescreening and may include more in-depth diagnostic testing. If a true hearing loss is identified, try not to panic. Thanks to the newborn screening, you have caught it very early and treatment can begin immediately. Oftentimes, children identified and treated at this age grow up to live normal lives and little evidence of the hearing loss can be found. It is important, how-ever, to be proactive and assertive with the decisions you make. Early treatment is the key! Again, congratulations on the birth of your baby! If you have any questions

BaptistHealth:HearingScreeningsSubmitted by Baptist Health


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Bou CouWe’re your destination for all things dance:

Leotards, tights, shoes & praisewear, too.

Located in The Courtyard

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If the Dancing Shoe Fits… It seems every type of dance requires a different shoe: ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, character... How do you balance get-ting your child what they need for those growing feet, keep those feet healthy and stay within budget? Here are some tips for purchasing dance shoes and making them last:1) Don’t buy shoes more than one size too big. Dance shoes should fit snugly so feet can’t slip and slide, cause blisters or even a fall. One exception: pointe shoes should never be fit with room to grow. They must be snug or se-rious, long term injuries can occur.2) Let shoes dry thoroughly between wearings. Moisture helps to mold shoes and customize the fit, but long term, causes the material to break down and wear out faster. Store shoes in a mesh bag.3) Don’t switch shoes between feet. Many dance shoes don’t come with a distinct left or right. Some dancers believe switching the shoes will extend their life, but just the opposite is true.4) Be cautious of hand-me-downs! As a dancer gets older with increased wear and tear on the shoes of a heavier, more active dancer, those shoes should not be passed on.5) Have your dancer measured and re-fitted every four months. There is nothing worse than a too small shoe, for causing bruises and long term injuries to the foot.

Immunization DivisionAlabama Department of Public Health

Don’t get

by whooping cough.

Get your Tdap immunization to prevent whooping cough (pertussis).

Pertussis can last for weeks and can often result in hospitalization.

Pertussis cases are increasing rapidly. Adolescents and adults are

the primary source of infection for infants and children. Parents,

grandparents, and other caretakers of children should get a dose

of Tdap. Infants and children should get DTaP vaccine. For more

information, go to adph.org/immunization or contact your health

care provider.

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Business 2 Business ExpoAnnistonCityMeetingCenter•Anniston,AL

Left:DavidwithChick-Fil-ACow•Right:Expoparticipantsmovingfromboothtoboothenjoyingfood&fun

University of Alabama Staff & Faculty Health FairUniversityofAlabamaCampus•Tuscaloosa,AL

Top Left: Teresa and Big AlTop Right: David at Booth

Bottom: Front of Coleman Coliseum where the event was held

Anniston Army Depot Employee Appreciation Day

AnnistonArmyDepot•Anniston,ALTop: Healthy Horizons booth with both golf carts

used at many functions .Bottom: Healthy Horizons Boat

to be used for Kid’s Fishing events, etc .

Baptist Health Care FoundationPrattville Baptist Hospital Golf Classic

Robert Trent Jones Capitol Hill Golf CoursePrattville, AL

Top: Tommy McKinnon and Davidwith the Healthy Horizons sponsor sign

Bottom: David and Mark teeing off for Charity

Children’s Hospital Teddy Bear GiveawayBirmingham,AL•Top: Front of Hospital

Bottom: David, Teresa and Mark holding the bears given away to patients

Jackson Hospital Foundation“Swinging Fore Healthcare”

Charity Golf TournamentMontgomery,AL•Above: David and Teresa at Healthy

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May Day CelebrationInternational Motorsports Hall of Fame

Talladega,AL•Top:Seniorsfromvariouscentersenjoyingtheentertainment and lunch . Bottom: Mark & Teresa at Talladega booth

RMC Foundation Charity Golf TournamentSilver Lakes Country Club Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail

Glencoe, AL

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Jackson Hospital’s Swinging Fore HealthcareSubmitted by the Jackson Hospital

Morning fog and cooler temperatures created the perfect weather scenario for the Jackson Hospital Foundation’s Fifth Annual Swinging Fore Healthcare golf tournament, a favorite for many local golfers. The tournament was held Friday, Aug. 27, at Wynlakes Country Club. With vendor-sponsored hospital-ity tents lining the course, this popular event offered a competitive day of golf with fellow businessmen and friends. The four-person scramble, with morning and afternoon tee times and gross and net divisions, was a day filled with great prizes, including a chance for all partici-pants to win $1 million. On hole #17, approach shots were measured (from 135 yards) with proxim-ity to the pin and the two closest in both the morning and afternoon sessions ad-vanced. Keith Karst and Bruce Christian

were the morning winners, and Jason Banker and Chet Shank were the after-noon winners. The finalists from each session had an opportunity to make a hole-in-one from 165 yards to win a mil-lion dollars! Although no perfect shots were made, the anticipation of this excit-ing part of the tournament could be felt all around. Cars donated from Reinhart Lexus and Capitol Chevrolet gave golfers an added incentive to make the perfect swing for a hole-in-one at one of the selected par 3s for the chance to win either a 2010 Lexus IS 250 convertible, or a 2010 Cadillac CTS. Also new this year was the vendor tent competition, and 13 local busi-nesses competed for Best Showmanship, awarded to Hillview Terrace Rehab Se-lect; Newcomer, awarded to Alabama Artificial Limb & Orthopedic Services; Signature beverage, awarded to SunCrest Home Health; Repeat offender, awarded to VistaCare, and Special treat, awarded to Healthy Horizons. Another new addition was the 15’ x 6’ digital scoreboard for both scoring and

advertising. The scoreboard offered real-time scoring and a place for sponsor’s advertising messages. Range balls, beverages, breakfast, lunch and afternoon heavy hors d’oeuvres were provided. Prizes were awarded in gross and net divisions, as well as closest-to-the-hole on all par 3s, and long drive prizes on #16, for both morning and af-ternoon sessions. The not-for-profit foundation has tar-geted several areas for expansion based on a growing demand for patient services, and more than $350K has been raised in the past five years from this tournament alone. Tax-deductible gifts may target spe-cific centers of excellence, such as cardio-vascular, pediatric or oncology services.

“The not-for-profit foundation has targeted several areas for

expansion based on a growing demand for patient services, and more than $350K has been raised

in the past five years from this tournament alone."


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Many Families Missing Out On Free, Healthy Foods WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) is a program that pro-vides nutritious foods and nutrition education during preg-nancy and the early childhood years. WIC gives participants vouchers to get free, healthy foods at their local grocery store. Although the program is free, countless people in Alabama are not enrolled because they think they make too much money. In West Alabama, 12% of eligible participants are not enrolled with WIC. Families which earn up to 185% of the federal pov-erty level are eligible for the program. To be eligible you must be pregnant, breastfeeding, recently had a baby, or a child under 5 years old. Check out the income chart to see if your family meets the income requirements. If pregnant, the unborn baby also counts as a family member.

On the WIC program, pregnant women and children 1-5 years old may get milk, eggs, cheese, juice, cereal, whole grain bread or brown rice, beans, peanut butter, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Breastfeeding women may get all these food plus canned tuna or salmon and extra milk, cheese and eggs. Infants that are not fully breastfed, may get some infant formula, and infant cereals, fruits, and vegetables. Breastfeeding infants get more infant foods, including infant meats. *WIC is an equal opportunity provider In addition to receiving extra foods, women who choose to breastfeed can receive breastfeeding supplies and have access to breastfeeding pumps. WIC also has breastfeed-ing counselors in most counties to answer any breastfeeding questions. To make an appointment, call your local County Health Department or #1-888-942-4673. When you come to your appointment you will need to bring: the person applying for WIC (you and/or your child), Identification (driver’s license or social security card for an adult; birth certificate or crib card for a child), Proof of Residence (recent utility bill, bank state-ment, or rental/mortgage agreement with address), and Proof of Income (paystub, Medicaid card, Food Stamp letter, TANF verification, or completed tax forms). Call today and make an appointment to start receiving free, nutritious foods!

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Prattville Baptist Hospital Golf Classic The Prattville Baptist Hospital Golf Classic is present-ed by the Baptist Health Care Foundation. The tourna-ment debuted in 2008 at Robert Trent Jones Capitol Hill golf course and raises money for Prattville Baptist Hospital. With Autauga county communities growing every day, the demands on Prattville Baptist Hospital are increasing. Funds help purchase new equipment and refurbish rooms which will provide an increased level of care for individuals in the area. In September 2010, 136 golfers participated in the classic, helping raise more than $27,000 for hospital improvements and projects. The annual tournament features prizes awarded to the top three teams, as well as numerous other contests including hole-in-one, closest to the pin and longest drive. Since the inception of the tournament, more than $100,000 has been raised for Prattville Baptist Hos-pital. To learn more about how you can participate in the Prattville Baptist Hospital Golf Classic, contact the Baptist Health Care Foundation at (334) 273-4565.46 Healthy Horizons Magazine

Grab On… and Let Your Adventure BeginSubmitted by the Montgomery Zoo

Delve deep into the jungles of South America. Travel the savannahs of Africa or the hilltops of Asia. Venture the tall grasses of the North American plains or see what’s hopping down under. Catch it all right here at the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Wildlife Learning Museum. Located merely minutes from downtown Montgomery, Alabama, the Montgom-ery Zoo encapsulates global travels in a single destination. Check out over 500 species of exotic and endangered animals from five continental realms. NEW AT THE ZOO. The Zoo is for-ever growing, expanding and changing. From new displays to continual new-comers and births, there is always some-thing new at the Montgomery Zoo and Mann Museum. New in the past year, we have added our new Giraffe Encounter Post. Stand nose-to-nose with an 18 foot giraffe. Watch, standing merely inches away, as these gentle and gracious crea-tures approach you and stand literally inches away. If the high seas are calling your name, check out the new pedal boats at the lakefront near the River Ot-ter exhibit. And if you are looking for some animal interaction, visit our snack zones at the Asian Koi Fish pond and the North American River Otter exhibit.

If all that has you begging for a break, soar like an eagle in our new playground and swings. MANN MUSEUM. No Zoo trip would be complete without taking a gander at this one-of-a-kind, touch and feel wildlife learning museum. See the largest collection of preserved North American wildlife in the Southeast. Stand toe-to-toe with a polar bear, feel the velvet antlers of an elk or dive deep into our aquatic room with the likes of a hammerhead shark and killer whale. Step into the glory of nature’s outdoors while strolling in the comfort of the great climate controlled indoors. Wahooo... air conditioning is a wonderful thing!


EATS and SNACKS. Enjoy a class pic-nic on our many shaded lawns or grab a table under one of our shelters. Cool-ers are welcome. If you don’t want the hassle of bringing your own, check out the Overlook Cafe for a wonderful meal, drink or refreshment. From hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza and chicken strips to cool drinks, ice cream, popcorn, candy and so much more. HOURS OF OPERATION. Open Monday – Sunday, 7 days per week, 9:00am – 5:30pm. Last ticket is sold and major exhibits will begin clos-ing at 4:30pm. Admission to the Zoo: $10 ADULTS, $7 CHILDREN 3-12 yrs old, FREE for TODDLERS 2 yrs old and younger, $9 SENIORS 65 yrs old +


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Relationships are the fabric of life. All day long, people interact with each other. At home, at school or work, and even during recreational activities, we are im-pacting the lives of those around us just as they are impacting ours. Because of the integral role relationships play in our lives, we owe it to ourselves to keep them as healthy and stable as possible. Strong relationships don’t just hap-pen; they require mutual respect and a willingness to talk openly yet kindly, to assume the best motivations for actions, and to work together as a team. Impor-tant as those skills are, however, we aren’t born with them. Instead, we must take responsibility for cultivating our con-structive tendencies while avoiding our destructive ones. Since relationships skills don’t always come naturally, rela-tionship education can be a tremendous help in getting what we want out of life. Just the Facts: Straight Talk About Relationships is a relationship educa-tion program that conducts workshops in schools, churches, and other agen-cies throughout Alabama. Participants in these workshops are taught the es-sential skills for pursuing healthy life relationships of all types. Effective com-munication, emotional literacy, conflict resolution, and wise decision-making are all topics covered in the material. By the end of the seminar, partici-pants are able to identify communica-tion styles, destructive behaviors, and reliability in themselves and in others. They are also better-equipped to manage

their lives not only through setting long-term goals but also through making the choices necessary to achieve them, such as resolving conflicts peacefully and avoiding detrimental romantic partners. The core purpose of each workshop is to leave those involved with a feeling of personal empowerment and the knowl-edge that they are personally responsible for achieving their best lives. Best of all, because Just the Facts is funded by a fed-eral grant, the workshops are offered at no cost to the hosts or participants. During each workshop, participants are encouraged to get involved in team activities and group discussions, along with some private activities. Tools that reinforce the material are also distrib-uted so that participants can carry the information with them for convenient use as situations arise. Ideally, they will continue applying what they’ve learned long after the workshop has ended. When the lives of the people in a com-munity improve, the community itself reaps the greatest benefit. Just the Facts: Straight Talk about Relationships under-stands the impact that relationship edu-cation can have on a community. Lower domestic violence and crime rates, lower teen pregnancy and STD rates, lower rates of juvenile delinquent behaviors, decreased need for social services, and lower rates of poverty and welfare de-pendency are all potential community benefits of the program. Because there are so many different types of relationships and settings, Just the Facts offers a variety of workshops tailored to unique needs. Straight Talk About Marriage teaches the healthy, lov-ing relationship habits that are essential for a strong, secure marriage. The path to marriage is lined with love growth, ad-justment, nourishment, forgiveness, and trust. Although there are rocky patches along the way, the rewards of staying the course are shared by everyone in the family and community. In the work-shops, young couples can learn how to prepare for marriage, and married cou-ples can discover how to overcome issues and reconnect with each other. Just the Facts understands the importance of a healthy marriage and the positive impact an intact family has on children. These workshops aren’t counseling; they’re

maintenance. Straight Talk About Relationships teaches young adults how to manage emotions and behaviors so they can make wise choices in relationships. For young people today, a typical day is filled with a wide variety of people who expect dif-ferent things from them. Their behavior must quickly switch gears when they’re interacting with teachers, coworkers, relatives, and friends. It takes emotional maturity to juggle these complex rela-tionships day after day—a new skill for someone just a few years removed from childhood. These relationships can of-ten be turbulent because of the overload of emotions and physical changes that they’re experiencing. Their desire for in-dependence and the need to be accepted among friends can often lead them down the wrong path. Just the Facts teaches them how to manage their emotions, behaviors, and assumptions about oth-ers so they can make smart choices in relationships. This program has two ver-sions, one which is taught exclusively in high schools and another which caters to people 18 and up. Straight Talk About Babies and Fami-lies helps parents set the right example for their children by developing healthy, loving relationship habits. The great-est gift a baby will ever receive is a lov-ing family environment. Marriage isn’t always an option, and unwed new and expectant parents need to start their fam-ilies on solid ground. Just the Facts offers an innovative approach to relationship-building between parents, their baby, and their families. The program focuses on a number of practical aspects as well as development of the parental character. The decisions parents make affect their children, so they need to know how to make the right ones. Straight Talk About Work and Rela-tionships teaches how to avoid productiv-ity losses due to unhealthy relationships at home and in the workplace. Business will never be “just business” as long as people are interacting with each other at home and at work. Just the Facts shows participants how to have healthy mar-riages and successful relationships with family, friends, and coworkers. Employ-ers and customers alike notice the differ-ence in happy employees.

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Healthy Horizons: Making a DifferenceHealthy Horizons is very fortunate to be engaged in community events and Health Fair shows throughout the Southeast.

Involvement in various activities enables the team at Healthy Horizons to provide health education to vulnerable populations in the community. These opportunities allow valuable interaction between health educators and the public.

Healthy Horizons has formed collaborative relationships with sponsors in the area who share our vision of improving the health status of consumers, patients and families. Charitable donations from our sponsors and continued support from local advertisers enable our team to participate in community events such as fishing events and benefit golf tournaments. We appreciate your con-

tinued patronage to our sponsors and advertisers. We are grateful that “Healthy Horizons” is “Making a Difference”.

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Sudoku PuzzleFillinthegridsothateveryrow,everycolumn,andevery3x3boxcontains

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How does God get those leaves to grow back onto the trees? And how does God keep grass growing back, no matter how many times you cut

it off? Now that’s something! –David, age 8

Memorable Moments

Bloopers taken from“Kids Say the BestThings About God”

by Dandi Dale Mackall

I know what makes God angry. It’s when God’s creations don’t turn out so good, like cockroaches and

my brother. –Alex, age 7

I can’t wait to get to heaven! There are streets of gold and you can play right out in the middle of them without getting yourself run over! Plus, you can play on a base-

ball team and not be the last one picked. –Jack, age 6

When I get to heaven I’m going to get God to tell me about creating the funni-est creatures like anteat-

ers and penguins and platypuses and maybe

my friend’s Uncle Jimmy. And then we’ll laugh

our heads off. –Dixon, age 8

I’ wondering if we all get exactly the same kind of house in heaven, no matter if you are rich or poor

or just minimum wage because you don’t get to take your allowance

with you. –Becca, age 11

God talks to you way down deep in the bottom backside of your

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Sunshine– Friend or Foe?By Gaston O. McGinnis, MD, FACS

Without the sun there would be no sunrise, no sunset, no tress, and no grass. Life would not

be possible without the sun and yet we cannot withstand the full rays of the sun. Icarus learned this truth the hard way. According to Greek mythology, Icarus and his father were imprisoned in the labyrinth on Crete. Daedalus, the father, contrived a plan and constructed wings of beeswax and feathers and they flew away with ease. Daedalus warned Icarus not to fly too close to the sun, but he did it anyway. The wax melted and he fell to his death. Even today some young people have difficulty accepting advice of elders and get too close to the sun. With our dependence on the sun it is easy to understand how many cultures worshipped a sun god. Even in Judeo-Christian literature God is equated with light and evil, or the absence of God is equated with darkness. With all the blessings on the sun there are problems such as skin damage which can progress to cancer. So what it this stuff beaming down outside looking so pretty and felling so good? What we are interested in is part of the electromagnetic radiation spectrum. This group includes electric waves, radio waves, infrared (heat) rays, visible light, ultraviolet light, roentgen rays, gamma rays, and cosmic rays differing princi-pally in wave length. Ultraviolet light is classified and A, B, and C depending on wave length, with C being the shortest. All of the C and most of the B is blocked by a fragile layer of ozone—and that layer of atmosphere has a hole in it. We can live on this earth only because of this thin layer. There are ten to one hun-dred times more A than B, but B is one thousand times as effective in producing redness and five hundred times more ef-fective in producing pigmentation of the skin. The amount of radiation we receive from sunlight is not constant. It varies according to the time of day, time of year, nearness to the equator and the altitude.

As ultraviolet light strikes the skin, some light rays are reflected and a part of the light is transmitted to produce changes. Vitamin D is produced by sunlight, but only a few minutes are needed. Although B produces more tan, A penetrates more deeply and produces pigmentation in a deeper layer, primarily the dermis. Un-like B it also causes photo aging and changes which can lead to skin cancer. Some feel that these changes are more severe than those produced by B. Skin cancer was first described in 1814. The relationship to sunlight was first appreciated in 1874. Now in 2010 we have an estimated one million new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer per year. Actually, we don’t know the true

incidence. Cancer registries don’t even record skin cancers. Every third new cancer is skin cancer. One in five Ameri-cans will have skin cancer. It is by far the most common cancer if Caucasians and continues to increase. Some authorities estimate that the incidence will double in twenty-five years. The rate of increase is currently about five percent per year. Skin cancer has been called the quiet twentieth century epidemic. To add tour concern, we have not yet seen the effect of the loss of ozone layer and the effects of tanning salons because there is a ten to twenty year lag time before the effects of increased exposure is evident. The epidemic will increase as we enter the twenty-first century.

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ELDER ABUSEal DHr, adult Services334-292-3404elder abuse Hotline1-800-458-7214Family Sunshine Center334-206-2100

TRANSPORTATIONamtrak1-800-872-7245Dubose express & Co.334-467-1005Haynes ambulance of alabama334-265-1208MaCoa334-263-0532Montgomery regional airport334-281-5040re transportation334-271-2244St. Margaret’s Services334-262-0784transit Management Montgomery334-240-4021volunteer & information Center334-264-4636

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eastside adult Day Care Center334-262-8324

Parkview adult Day Care Health Services334-262-4111

respite Care Foundation334-262-3002

ADULT EDUCATIONaSU learning Center334-229-4686

alabama Career Center334-269-3774

aUM Continuing education334-244-3804

laubach literacy Program334-264-1239

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lorman education Services1-888-898-7011

elmore County adult learning Center334-514-6246

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Central alabama veterans Health Care System 334-272-4670

Cottage assisted living334-260-8373

Country Club Manor334-514-4839

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emeritus assisted living1-866-288-7620

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Geriatric Care Management334-273-0110

Golden living Center – Montgomery334-262-1430

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resurrection life Center334-263-0727

South Haven Health & rehabilitation334-288-0122

Summit asset Management334-954-4458

Waterford Place334-288-2444

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Cancer Care Center of Prattville334-358-7791

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alabama Back Pain Clinic334-265-4800

alabama Chiropractic association334-262-2228

alabama Family Chiropractic Clinic334-834-6282

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Chiropractic Center334-262-4877

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Henderson Chiropractic Clinic334-872-4470

Hollowell Chiropractic Clinic334-393-4425

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Central alabama veterans Health Care System West Campus334-272-4670

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Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services1-800-292-8553

Jackson Hospital334-293-8000

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Montgomery Surgical Center334-284-9600

Prattville Baptist Hospital334-365-0651

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HOSPITALIZATION, MEDICAL & SURGICAL PLANSall Kids334-206-5300

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MEALS ON WHEELS/ NUTRITION CENTERSFirst Baptist Church Caring Center, Food Pantry334-262-2273

Better Fitness Nutrition Center334-290-1553

Catherine Nutrition Center334-225-4563

Baptist Community Ministries334-271-6794

First Baptist Church Community outreach334-264-6921

Freewill Senior Center334-262-2203

General Nutrition Centers334-271-5671--Montgomery334-269-4462--Montgomery334-213-2462--Montgomery334-265-1133--Maxwell AFB334-872-4696--SelmaMeals on Wheels--MACOA334-263-0532

Morningview Baptist Church334-272-2304

Nellie Burge Community Center Family Nutrition Program334-264-4108

MASSAGE THERAPISTSadvanced Massage Therapy334-274-0013

Balanced touch Massage Therapy334-239-7296

Doug’s 2 Salon-Spa334-396-7120

enchanted Healing334-399-7999

Gwen’s a Southern Spa334-956-8700

Hand’s on Healing334-279-4263

Mt Connections Montgomery334-396-1491

Med Spa334-356-1912

Mind & Body Holistic Spa334-269-4567

Montgomery Schoolof Bodywork & Massage334-270-9340

oasis Massage and Bodywork inc.334-272-5411

olivia’s a Salon334-396-4567

Peaceful Solutions334-356-7772

vitamins Plus alternativeHealth Center & Spa334-356-8195

Zink Chiropractic & Wellness Center334-270-3333

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT& SUPPLIESariel Home Medical334-612-2100

at Home Medical888-567-5454

Coosa valley respiratory Home334-272-2729

Custom Medical Solutions334-273-9993

Diabetes one Source334-356-0110

HomeBound Medicalequipment & Supplies334-271-3818

Medical Place inc.334-262-4283

Medico Home Medical equipment334-271-5958

Midstate Medical Services inc.334-263-6034

Precision CPaP334-285-6120 (Prattville)334-396-4110 (Montgomery)

Precision Medical Solutions llP334-260-3767

Prehab Diabetes Services334-240-0055

Prehab inc.334-277-6161

Secure Health Systems inc.334-270-1342

turenne PharMed Co334-244-0200

NEUROSURGERY Neurosurgery & Spine associates334-281-6990

NURSING HOMESarrowhead Manor334-260-8777

Capitol Hill Healthcare Center334- 834-2920

Cedar Crest334- 281-6826


%Crowne Health Care of Montgomery334- 264-1782

Hillview terrace 334- 272-0171

John Knox tower & Nursing Home334- 281-6336

Prattville Health and rehabilitation llC334- 365-2241

resurrection life Center334- 263-0618

South Haven Health and rehabilitation334- 288-0122

Sunbridge at Merrywood lodge334-567-8484

tyson Manor Health and rehab334- 263-3229

Wesley Gardens retirement Community334-272-7917

Woodley Manor Health & rehabilitation334- 288-2780

ORTHOPEDICSadvanced orthopedic Surgical Specialists PC334-262-0523

east Montgomery orthopedicMedical Group334-260-2288

Hughston Clinic Montgomery334-396-8410

Jackson Hospital orthopedic& Joint Center334-293-8020

Montgomery Spine Center334-396-1886

PATHOLOGYalabama Pathology334-263-6228

PEDIATRICSalabama Neonatal Medicine334-215-8411

all about Kids334-277-5431

Montgomery Pediatrics associates 334-260-9129

Professional Pediatrics334-271-5959

Partners in Pediatrics334-272-1799

Physicians to Children334-277-6624

Pediatrics Healthcare334-273-9700

Pediatrics Specialists-Montgomery 334-612-2111

PHARMACIESadams Drugs334-264-3496--Montgomery334-281-1671--Montgomery334-272-0802--Montgomery334-277-4800--Montgomery334-358-5353--Prattville334-567-5136--Wetumpka334-386-3501--Millbrook334-288-5532--Medicine On Time

Baptist tower Pharmacy334-286-3200

Bruno’s Food & Pharmacies334-270-0176334-284-5330334-279-8289334-244-7435

Carol villa Pharmacy334-279-7413

City Drug334-263-6144

CvS1-800-746-7287

Food World Pharmacy334-284-1616

Health Mart334-285-6705

Medicine Shoppe334-264-1110

richardson’s Pharmacy334-262-5775

rite aid Pharmacies1-800-748-3243

target Stores Pharmacy334-356-6440

The Medicine Shoppe334-358-1630--Prattville

Walgreen Drug Stores334-270-0757334-409-0611334-286-6678

Winn-Dixie334-277-9676

PHYSICAL THERAPY EQUIPMENTStar Project334-288-6811

We are Women in recovery334-270-0555

PHYSICIAN FINDERBaptist Health334-273-4444

PRESCRIPTION ASSISTANCEPrescription Drug assistance1-800-762-4636

REHABILITATION CENTERSadvantage rehab Consulting334-396-4444

angels outreach inc.334-356-3597

Baptist Health Therapy Services334-244-8345

Capilouto Center For The Deaf334-244-8090

Cedar Crest334-281-6826

Crowne Health Care of Montgomery334-264-1782

easter Seals Central alabamarehabilitation Center334-288-0240

excel rehabilitation llC334-532-0220

Golden living Center-Montgomery334-262-1430

HealthSouth rehabilitation Hospital of Montgomery334-284-7700

Hillview terrace334-272-0171


Jackson Hospital-Physical Therapy334-293-8158

Montgomery east Physical Therapy PC334-244-5892

Montgomery Metro treatment Center334-288-5363

rehab First Capital Hill Healthcare334-834-2920

rehab associates334-244-4098334-272-8255

renascence inc.334-832-1402

South Haven Health & rehabilitation334-288-0122

Spinal rehab334-265-8510

Sunbridge at Merrywood lodge334-567-8484

tallassee Health & rehabilitation llC334-283-3975

tyson Manor rehabilitation334-263-3229

Woodley Manor Nursing Home334-288-2780

SAFETY EQUIPMENTalabama Safety Bath/

Dream Bath of alabama334-312-1825

SENIOR CENTERS & SERVICESarchibald Senior Center334-240-6767

Crump Community Center334-240-4547

Montgomery area Council on aging334-263-0532

ombudsman Program Central alabama aging Consortium334-240-4666

Parkview adult Day Health Services334-262-4111

St. Jude Social Services334-269-1983

South Central alabamaDevelopment Commission334-244-6903

SLEEP DISORDER CENTERSCentral alabama Sleep Center334-514-5515

SUPPORT GROUPSalabama Family ties334-240-8437

Family Guidance Center334-270-4100

Frazer United Methodist Church Counseling Clinic334-272-8622

Frazer United Methodist Church Grief Support334-272-8622

Mental Health america inMontgomery, inc.334-262-5500

Montgomery Therapeuticrecreation Center334-240-4595

Muscular Dystrophy association1-800-525-6793

SaFY (for victims of abuse, Neglect and Family Crisis)334-270-3181

voCal-victims of Crimeand leniency334-262-7197

TRANPORTATIONCapital area transit334-262-7321

Dubose express & Co.334-467-1005

Haynes ambulance of alabama334-265-1208

MaCoa334-263-0532

re transportation334-271-2244

St. Margaret’s Services334-262-0784

transit Management Montgomery334-240-4021

volunteer & information Center334-264-4636

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESarchibald Center334-240-6767

MaCoa- Senior Services334-263-0532

Montgomery area YMCa’s334-834-2592334-262-6411--Southeast 334-365-8852--Prattville334-358-5124--Prattville

rSvP- tri County334-265-9204

volunteer and information Center334-264-3335

Women’s Club of Montgomery334-262-2641

WHEELCHAIRS-LIFTS, & RAMPSCentral alabama Mobility, inc.334-514-6590

Midstate Medical Services inc.334-263-6034

Phase iii Mobility (Handicapped and Wheelchair vans)334-281-2160

Sylacauga Handicapped inc.1-888-249-3717

The Scooter Store334-984-0169

WOUND CARE CENTERSJackson Hospital Wound Care Center 334-293-8000

References: Retrieved July 16, 2008, and 2008 from: Area Agency on Aging. http://www.adap.net/re-source/agencies.htm. Retrieved July 16, 2008 from: http://www.mealcall.org/meals-on-wheels/al/Montgomery.htmRetrieved July 16, 2008 from: The Real Yellow Pages, Mont-gomery May 2008-09. Retrieved October 27, 2010 from: www.Yellowbook.com Disclaimer: Healthy Horizons pro-vides this elder resource directory free of charge. Healthy Horizons strives to assure that the information contained in this directory is accurate and up to date. However, the user is advised that Healthy Horizons does not endorse the organizations listed in this directory, nor does exclusion in this directory signify disapproval. The consumer is strongly encouraged to seek information from the organization and assess if this organization meets your particular needs.


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AGINGamerican Health assistance Foundation(800) 437-2423

eldercare locator(800) 677-1116

National institute on aginginformation Center(800) 222-2225(800) 222-4225

ALLERGY/ ASTHMAFood allergy and anaphylaxis Network(800) 929-4040

ALZHEIMER’Salzheimer’s association(800) 272-3900

alzheimer ’s Disease education

and referral Center(800) 438-4380

ARTHRITISamerican Juvenile arthritis organization(800) 283-7800

arthritis Foundation(800) 283-7800

lyme Disease Foundation, inc.(800) 886-5963

National institute of arthritis(877) 226-4267

BRAIN TUMORSamerican Brain tumor association(800) 886-2282

Brain tumor Society(800) 770-8287

Children’s Brain tumor Foundation(800) 228-4673

National Brain tumor Foundation(800) 934-2873

CANCERamerican Cancer Society, National Cancer information Center(800) 227-2345

american institute for Cancer research(800) 843-8114

Cancer Hope Network(877) 467-3638

Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation(800) 366-2223

Kidney Cancer association(800) 850-9132

National Bone Marrow transplant link(800) 546-5268

National Cancer information Center(800) 422-6237

National Marrow Donor Program(800) 627-7692

Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation(800) 462-9273

Us too! international (800) 808-7866

Y-Me National

Breast Cancer organization(800) 221-2141 English(800) 986-9505 Spanish

Diabetes/Digestive Disorders american association of Diabetes educators(800) 338-3633

american Diabetes association(800) 342-2383

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of america, inc.(800) 932-2423

Division of Diabetes translation(877) 232-3422

Juvenile Diabetes Foundation

international Hotline(800) 223-1138

DRUG ABUSEDrug Free Workplace Helpline(800) 967-5752

Drug Help(800) 488-3784

Drug Policy information Clearinghouse(800) 666-3332

Housing and Urban Development

Drug Clearinghouse(800) 955-2232

Parents resource institute for Drug education (PriDe)(800) 279-6361

FIRE PREVENTIONNational Fire Protection association(800) 344-3555

FITNESSaerobics and Fitness Foundation of america(800) 446-2322 For Professionals(800) 968-7263 Consumer Hotline

american Council on exercise(800) 825-3636

american running association(800) 776-2732

toPS (taking off Pounds Sensibly) Club(800) 932-8677

Weight Control information Network(877) 946-4627

YMCa of the USa(800) 872-9622

HEADACHE/HEAD INjURYamerican Council for Headache education(800) 255-2243

Brain injury association, inc.(800) 444-6443

National Headache Foundation(888) 643-5552

HEARING/SPEECHamerican Society for Deaf Children(800) 942-2732

american Speech-language- Hearing association(800) 638-8255

DB-link

(800) 438-9376

Dial a Hearing Screening test(800) 222-3277

The ear Foundation at Baptist Hospital(800) 545-4327

Hear Now(800) 648-4327

John tracy Clinic(800) 522-4582

international Hearing Society(800) 521-5247

National Family association for Deaf-Blind(800) 255-0411 x 275


National institute on Deafness and other Disorders(800) 241-1044

vestibular Disordered association(800) 837-8428

HEART DISEASEamerican Heart association(800) 242-8721

Heart information Service(800) 292-2221

National Heart, lung, and Blood insti-tute Health Center(800) 575-9355

HOMELESSNESSNational resource Center on Homelessness and Mental illness(800) 444-7415

Hospital/Hospice Care Children’s Hospice international(800) 242-4453

Hill-Burton Free Medical Care Program(800) 638-0742

National association of Hospital Hospitality Houses, inc.(800) 542-9730

National Hospice and Palliative Care organization(800) 658-8898

Shriners Hospital for Children referral line(800) 237-5055

IMMUNIZATIONSNational immunization information Hotline(800) 232-2522

IMPOTENCEimpotence information Center(800) 328-3881

LIVER DISEASEamerican liver Foundation(800) 223-0179

Hepatitis Foundation international(800) 891-0707

lung Disease/asthma/allergy american lung association(800) 586-4872

asthma and allergy Foundation of america(800) 727-8462

asthma information line(800) 822-2762

National Jewish Medical and research Center(800) 222-5864 (Lung Line)(800) 552-5864 (Lung Facts)

PARKINSON’S DISEASEamerican Parkinson’s Disease association(800) 223-2732

National Parkinson Foundation, inc.(800) 327-4545

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation(800) 457-6676

PROFESSIONALSamericans with Disabilities actinformation Center(800) 949-4232

alliance for aging research(800) 639-2421

american academy of allergy, asthma and immunology(800) 822-2762

american alliance for Health, Physical education, recreation & Dance(800) 213-7193

american association of Critical Care Nurses(800) 899-2226

american Council for the Blind(800) 424-8666

american Counseling association(800) 347-6647

american Nurses association(800) 274-4262

american occupational Therapy association(800) 729-2682

arthritis National research Foundation(800) 588-2873

association for appliedPsychophysiology and Biofeedback(800) 477-8892

association of american Physicians and Surgeons(800) 635-1196

association of operating room Nurses(800) 755-2676

CDC National Prevention information Network(800) 458-5231

College of american Pathologists(800) 323-4040

Dystonia Medical research Foundation(800) 377-3978

Federal emergencyManagement agency(800) 879-6076

Federal information Center, GSa(800) 688-9889

Glaucoma research Foundation(800) 826-6693

immune Deficiency Foundation(800) 296-4433

international Childbirth education association(800) 624-4934

international Chiropractors association(800) 423-4690

leukemia & lymphoma Society(800) 955-4572

lighthouse international(800) 829-0500

Medical institute for Sexual Health(800) 892-9484

National Center for Hiv, StD, and tB Prevention(888) 232-3228

National Child Care information Center, aCF(800) 616-2242

National Clearinghouse of rehabilitation training Materials(800) 223-5219

National institute for occupational Safety and Health Service(800) 356-4674

National Jewish Medical and research Center(800) 222-5864

National Pediculosis association(800) 446-4672

National resource Center on Domestic violence(800) 537-2238

National technical information Service(800) 553-6847

Prevent Child abuse america(800) 556-2722

research to Prevent Blindness(800) 621-0026

RADIATIONNational association of radiation Survivors(800) 798-5102

REHABILITATIONabledata(800) 227-0216

National institutefor rehabilitation engineering(800) 736-2216

Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors(800) 888-2876

United ostomy association(800) 826-0826

SAFETYDanny Foundation(800) 833-2669

National Highway traffic Safety Hotline(800) 424-9393

National institute for occupational Safety and Health Service(800) 356-4674

National Program for Playground Safety(800) 554-7529

National Safety Council(800) 621-7615

office of Boating Safety, U.S. Coast Guard infoline(800) 368-5647

Safe Sitter(800) 255-4089

U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission Hotline(800) 638-2772

SMOKINGSmoking Quit line ofthe National Cancer institute(877) 448-7848

Smoking, tobacco and Health information line(800) 232-1311

STROKEamerican Heart association Stroke Connection(800) 478-7653

National institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke(800) 352-9424

National Stroke association(800) 787-6537

SUBSTANCE ABUSENational inhalant Prevention Coalition(800) 269-4237

SaMHSa’s National Clearinghouse for alcohol and Drug information(800) 729-6686

SURGERY/PLASTIC SURGERYamerican academy of Facial Plasticand reconstructive Surgery(800) 332-3223

american Society for Dermatologic Surgery, inc.(800) 441-2737

american Society of Plastic Surgeons, inc.(800) 475-2784

SUICIDE PREVENTIONNational Hopeline Network(800) 784-2433

The trevor Helpline(800) 850-8078

TRAUMAamerican trauma Society (800) 556-7890

VISIONamerican Council of the Blind(800) 424-8666

Better vision institute/vision Council of america(800) 424-8422

Blind Children’s Center(800) 222-3566

Braille institute(800) 272-4553

Foundation Fighting Blindness(800) 683-5555

Glaucoma research Foundation(800) 826-6693

Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, inc.(800) 548-4337

Guide Dogs for the Blind(800) 295-4050

lighthouse international(800) 829-0500

louisiana Center for the Blind(800) 234-4166

National alliance of the Blind Students(800) 424-8666

National Family association for Deaf-Blind(800) 255-0411 x275

Prevent Blindness Center for Sight(800) 331-2020

Seniors eye Care Program(800) 222-3937

VIOLENCENational Domestic violence Hotline(800) 799-7233

WOMENendometriosis association(800) 992-3636

National osteoporosis Foundation(800) 223-9994

National Women’s Health information Center(800) 994-9662

PMS access(800) 222-4767

Women’s Health america Group(800) 558-7046

Women’s Sports Foundation(800) 227-3988

Reference: Print Source: 2010 Toll-Free Numbers for Health information, National Health Infor-mation Center, Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Washington, D.C.

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