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A note from the editorYou are holding history in your hands!We here at The Clanton Advertiser are

proud to unveil our first issue of Well-ness: Chilton County magazine.

The magazine is a response to the need for more health and wellness news. People today are more health conscious than ever before and are looking for ways to stay physically, mentally, emo-tionally and spiritually strong.

The stories in our first issue are varied from information on how to eat better and how to lower your chances of getting the flu to in-depth pieces on Iron Man competitor Erric Price and the important work done by Chilton County’s Relay For Life.

We hope you enjoy our magazine. We are always look-ing for new story ideas for future publications; feel free to email me at [email protected] with your suggestions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Erric Price prepares for second Ironman

TOUGH AS IRON 6

Linda Hand helped start annual event in 1994

18 YEARS OF RELAY 10

Simple tips to help you lose weight

GET INTO SHAPE 14

Latest dance craze will help you get into shape

FITNESS AND FUN 19

Influenza struck early this year in Alabama

BE FLU READY 22

Photos from various health-related events

CHILTON CLOSE-UP 26

Upcoming events you will want to attend

CALENDAR 30

Story by Stephen DawkinsPhotos by Jon Goering

An Ironman competition

includes a 26.2-mile run, so

training runs are commonplace for Erric Price.

Toughiron as

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Swim 2.4 miles. Bicycle 112 miles. Run 26.2 miles. Back-to-back. All in one day.

The requirements to complete an Ironman competi-tion may seem beyond human capacity, maybe even as though the participants enjoy torturing themselves.But the training and

competition isn’t tor-ture for Clanton’s Erric Price; in fact, he gives a number of reasons why the event has become a focus of his life.“The main reason we

run is it’s such a great stress reliever,” Price said, but that’s just where he starts.Ironman is the most

difficult one-day endurance event in the world. It began as a challenge among a group of Navy Seals and has grown to encompass more than 50 qualifying events around the world each year, with more than 80,000 ath-letes competing for a chance

to participate in the Ford Ironman World Championship held every October in Hawaii, where those Seals originally incorporated three separate endurance events into one.Price will compete in the

Ironman at Louisville on Aug.

28 and said it’s necessary to train nine months beforehand.As part of the physical build

up to be ready for Ironman, Price trained for and compet-ed in the Mercedes Marathon

in Birmingham on Feb. 13, along with a group of about eight friends, relatives and co-workers. Going through a pair of

shoes every month, inflamed tendons and all sorts of leg injuries are commonplace.

Training runs must be done outdoors, instead of on a treadmill, and on hilly roadways instead of a track to better simulate marathon conditions—so Price and company were often running in freezing temperatures. Because of the extreme distance of the runs, drinks and snacks must be set out along the path ahead of time.Of course, nutrition

is important before the runs.“Basically, our whole

goal is to get our urine clear by Friday afternoon (for a Saturday race), because if it’s clear, it means we’re ultra-hydrated,” Price said.

After the marathon, of course, Price began incorpo-rating swimming and cycling into his training regimen.Sometimes, two disciplines

are practiced in one day—

With one Ironman under his belt, Price prepares for second event

After completing his first Ironman competition, in 2010, Price got a small tattoo on his left leg to commemorate the accomplishment.

called a “brick”—highlighting the most difficult aspect of Ironman: switching immediately from one endurance event to another. Going from cycling to running, Price said, poses the biggest challenge because the legs become so accustomed to the cycling motion.

Price’s brother, 24-year-old Erron, ran the Mercedes in an attempt to qualify for the Boston Marathon.

“Us fat guys, we just try to finish it,” Erric Price, 27, said about his goal at Mercedes, but it brings up an impor-tant motivation behind his participa-tion in endurance events.

Price will tell you he’s overweight at 240 pounds, but before he got into Ironman two years ago, he weighed just short of 300 pounds.

Taking after their father, Tim, a bodybuilder, the brothers were always athletic—they like to hike, camp and scuba dive among various other activi-ties—but Erric Price needed some-thing to drive him to get into better shape. Wanting to finish an Ironman competition did that because the train-ing it requires pushes a person’s body

to its limits.“When the mind tells a person to

stop, their body is only at 60 percent of what it can do,” Price said.

Price completed his first Ironman on Nov. 9, 2009, got a small tattoo of the Ironman logo on his leg and began training for a second competition.

The actual competition is difficult, yes, and there is also the $600 or so required to register, but there is anoth-er aspect: the countless hours spent training instead of at home with their

family.Price said he goes through all the

trouble because he wants to serve as proof to out of shape people that they don’t have to stay that way.

He also wants to dispel the notion about running that it ultimately is harmful.

“I had rather my knee hurt me when I’m 55 than to have a heart attack when I’m 55,” he said. “The body loves training. I’m just a living testa-ment that it can be done.” n

Price conducts training swims across the slough near Grace’s Marina on Lake Mitchell no matter the weather—he even swims when temperatures near freezing.

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Relay For Life, the signature fundraiser of the American Cancer Society, is described on its website as a “life-

changing event.” Anyone who has ever been a Relay volunteer would whole-heartedly agree.

Relay For Life reaches people in the very communities where individuals and families are affected by cancer. As life shattering as cancer is, Relay seeks to reverse these effects by rais-ing money to find a cure. It also allows people to celebrate the lives of loved ones who have battled cancer.

Many Chilton County residents are dedicated to Relay’s annual fundrais-ing efforts.

“Unfortunately, we have a high rate of cancer here in Chilton County,” said Ann Glasscock, currently the chair-woman for Relay’s Chilton County committee.

Glasscock became involved about 16 years ago and has lost both her mother and a grandmother to cancer. Through the organization, she has found both solace and a way to fight back against the disease.

“Chilton County is just such a loving, giving community. Relay is just one of the many organizations we support,” Glasscock said.

Relay For Life began in 1985 at a track in Tacoma, Wash., where colorectal surgeon Dr. Gordy Klatt

walked for 24 hours to raise money for the American Cancer Society. This one man’s passion soon spread worldwide and inspired people to organize similar efforts.

Nearly 10 years later, in 1994, Linda Hand helped start Chilton County’s Relay For Life event. A breast cancer survivor, Hand served as the local Relay chairwoman for 13 consecutive years.

Prior to becoming chairwoman, Hand was a volunteer for Relay and par-ticipated in a program called Reach to Recovery, in which breast cancer survivors help others who are facing the same battle.

Hand recalled the first year for Relay

18 years of RelayLinda Hand helped start annual event

locally, when there were only five fun-draising teams:

“It was just a simple thing. We did stay all night, and we raised $9,300 for the American Cancer Society,” Hand said.

That amount would increase nearly every year, and today Hand continues a role coordinating survivors’ activities throughout each Relay campaign.

“It gives me satisfaction to know that I am a small part of raising money that goes toward research that may one day find a cure for cancer,” she said.

In 2007, Robert Griffin, the pastor of Highland Baptist Church, was asked to take over as chairman and served for three years. Griffin had been involved in the committee as logistics chairman since 1997, and Highland Baptist was among the first fundraising teams.

“Our church has a lot of cancer survi-vors, and we’ve also lost a lot of mem-bers, so it’s a way to help them. It’s a way to encourage them,” Griffin said.

Not only has Griffin worked on the division level; he also serves on the state Relay council and will be the state chairman in 2012. He served for

four years on the Mid-South Division training team, attending national sum-mits and helping to train volunteers in Alabama, Tennessee and Kentucky. The training consists of logistics, spon-sorship, leadership, fundraising and

team development.“The American Cancer Society is so

good to their volunteers,” Griffin said.In its 18th year, Chilton County’s

Relay For Life has grown from approx-imately 10 fundraising teams to more

In 2010, Chilton County’s Relay for Life raised nearly $200,000 for the American Cancer Society.

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than 60 teams. In 2007, the event was moved from Goose Pond Park to the Clanton City Park youth league football field, where there is more space for campsites and entertainment.

Participating teams camp out overnight, and each team’s mem-bers take turns walking or run-ning around the track because cancer never sleeps. The first lap, called the “survivors’ lap,” is walked by cancer survivors and their family members. In recent years, the Chilton County event has drawn 100-plus cancer survivors.

“There are many more in Chilton County we are not reaching with Relay, and we would love to get them involved,” Griffin said.

The driving force behind Relay, Griffin said, continues to be the search for a cure. In 2010, local volunteers raised nearly $200,000 toward this cause. This year, they hope to raise even more.

“It’s just been fun watching it grow,” Glasscock said. n

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Whether trying to get into a new swim-suit, an old ward-robe, or back into

shape, it seems people everywhere are trying to lose weight.

Some join gyms and adhere to workout plans, and others take to specialized diets and weight loss programs to shed the pounds.

For those who can’t afford any of those options, take heart — there’s still hope for you to trim that extra weight.

Simply altering what you eat and how much you eat can help you

Simple tips to help lose weight

Get into shapeStory by Drew Granthum

Graphic by Justin Averette

lose weight. “Balancing intake [of calo-

ries] and output [of the calo-ries through exercise] is the key,” said Valorie Conner, Regional Extension Agent of Human Diet, Nutrition, and Health.

Conner says the key to los-ing weight is “watch[ing] what you eat.” She believes that moderation and control of the portions one eats is a major factor in a person’s waist size.

Most people fail to real-ize exactly how much they are eating. A normal serving size is about 1/2 to 1/4 of a cup, which is significantly less than what is served in most restaurants and homes.

She also believes that diversifying the kinds of food a person eats is impor-tant too. Substituting junk foods with many different

fruits and vegetables is a must. “Color is key; your plate should look like a rain-bow.”

Instead of regular sodas that are loaded in calories and sugar, Conner suggests taking in water with every meal. “Go to water, or diet drinks. You quench thirst with water, not soda.”

And while she believes that changes in diet are key, being comfortable with the changes are important. All too often, people lose weight after cutting out things they enjoy, only to regain the weight.

Instead of getting rid of foods or drinks you enjoy completely, Conner stresses to “cut back, but don’t suf-fer. If you have to have soda, only have one a day. Don’t make changes you can’t keep.”

1. Eat lean protein at every meal. Protein helps the body to feel full lon-ger. It also requires more energy to break down during digestion. Good sources of protein include chicken, tuna, soybeans, and very lean meats.

2. Create your own snack packs. Instead of purchasing perceived low-calorie snack packs, make your own. That’s because those retail varieties tend to be sugary and not very filling; potentially causing you to eat more. Fill up baggies with a blend of nuts, dried fruit and dark

chocolate chips for a fill-ing, tasty and relatively nutritious snack.

3. Start a meal with salad or broth. Instead of diving right into the main course, begin your meal with a low-fat soup or salad. But pass on creamy soups or salads topped with heavy dressings.

4. Fill up on produce. Add produce to everything you eat, including topping pizza with veggies or adding more vegetables to soups. This enables you to fill up on high-fiber, low-calorie foods. -Special

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When the weather begins to warm up, many people start taking steps to trim their waistline and shed those extra pounds packed on throughout the win-ter. While this is common, it’s just as common for men and women to under-estimate how much work they need to do to get healthy.A 2010 survey from Harris Interactive/

HealthDay of more than 2,400 men and women over the age of 18 helped shed light on just how far off many people are when assessing their own health. In the survey, nearly one-third of all respondents from the “overweight” class felt they were normal size, while 70 percent of those who would be con-sidered “obese” felt they were merely overweight.Misconceptions about an individual’s

own health is likely a reason for the ongoing overweight and obesity epi-demic in the United States. If men and

women don’t believe there’s a problem, then they don’t feel there’s anything to address. However, the Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention note that 34 percent of adults age 20 and over were obese in 2007-08, and an additional 34 percent were overweight (and not obese) during that time period.Though this is certainly problematic,

it’s also not difficult for motivated men and women to fix the problem if they so desire. In addition to exercise, eating a more

nutritious diet is one of the best ways to maintain a healthy weight. Oftentimes, a healthy diet does not involve making a drastic overhaul. Instead, many peo-ple find it’s easier than they expected.•Embrace bright fruits and vegetables.

Dense in nutrients and low in calories, fruits and vegetables are an essential element to a healthy diet and can be

enjoyed throughout the day. And when it comes to fruits and vegetables, the brighter the better. Brighter, deeper colored fruits and

vegetables typically have a high con-centration of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.•Don’t just go green. Fruits and veg-

etables come in many different colors, and those colors each provide their own distinct nutritional value. Many vegetables are green, and

greens provide a host of vitamins and minerals. Greens are often loaded with calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc as well as vitamins A, C, E, and K. Sweet vegetables, including corn, car-

rots and beets, might not be as eye-catching as their greener counterparts, but these also provide a good source for vitamins and minerals while adding some sweetness to a diet as well.

Easy means to a more nutritious diet

•Colorful fruits also provide a host of nutritional value, including vitamins, fiber and antioxidants.•Include more whole grains. Whole

grains can not only help combat exist-ing conditions like high cholesterol, but they can also protect men and women from a host of other issues. Those issues include cardiovascular

disease, stroke and even some cancers. What’s more, because they’re high in fiber, whole grains make men and women feel more full without eating as much, which can help discourage overeating. Easy ways to include more whole

grains in your daily diet include replac-ing white bread with whole grain bread, trading refined pastas for whole wheat alternatives and passing on white rice in favor of brown rice. None of these adjustments are very difficult, but they can pay significant dividends.•Don’t abandon snacks. Quitting

snacks cold turkey will likely result in overeating. And snacks aren’t the prob-lem; it’s what men and women choose to snack on that’s the true culprit.

When choosing snacks, select foods that make up for any lost nutrients. For instance, if you have not had

enough protein, choose a healthy, pro-tein-rich snack like mixed nuts or peanut

butter to get your daily recommended protein. Instead of choosing a low-calorie snack like pretzels, find a snack that’s rich in nutrients that supplements your daily diet.

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Latest dance craze will get you in great shapeIntertwining fitness and rhythmic-

movement, aerobic classes provide a way to get in shape outside of the weight room and treadmill, and

have fun doing it. It is especially true for the rapidly growing, worldwide trend of Zumba.

Zumba, a dance fitness program for all ages, is a fusion of Latin and international music in dance routines featuring aerobic and fitness interval training.

Invented in the 1990s by famous choreographer Alberto (Beto) Perez in Colombia, the class began gaining its popularity in 2001.

“It’s simple moves with high inten-sity,” said Crystal Cleckley, Zumba

fitness instructor at the Chilton County YMCA. “After leaving my session you would have burned 1,000 calories and performed 300 crunches.”

The dance fitness class made its debut in Chilton County at the beginning of this year at the local YMCA, Anytime Fitness and Cornerstone Fitness and Wellness.

“Zumba is for everyone,” said Renee Ousley, Zumba instructor at Cornerstone Fitness and Wellness. “We love seeing mothers and daugh-ters, women in their late 60s and 70s and children attend the classes.”

People who have never stepped foot in a gym are attending, she said.

Zumba can be as high or low impact

as the instructor would like. The inter-val training of the program increases the heart rate and permits for recovery time that allows for maximum calorie burn.

“Zumba is a system, and its songs and dances raises and lowers your heart rate, keeping it going up and down,” said Stephanie Strong, Zumba instructor at Cornerstone Fitness and Wellness. “Also, your core is engaged and targeted at all times.”

With clean and upbeat music, Zumba is an effort to make exercise fun.

“Music is the key ingredient to Zumba – it’s the energy,” said Ousley. “Unlike a regular fitness class there are breaks in Zumba music. The different

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intervals and choreography causes muscle confusion.”

Zumba is done to a combination of fast and slow rhythms and bor-rows from an array of numerous dance styles including: Cumbia, salsa, merengue, mambo, flamenco, cha-cha-cha, Reggaeton, samba, belly dancing, Bhangra, hip-hop and tango.

To accommodate their classes, instructors choose which dance styles to incorporate into a dance fitness “party.”

The score, created with specific beats and tempo changes, transi-tions the workout from one toning, strengthening or cardio move to another and targets every major muscle group in the body.

“Zumba is a full-body workout and you don’t know or even realize you’re working out,” said Cleckley. “The upbeat tempos and doing it with a group of people gets your mind off of the actual workout – it’s a party.”

The program also serves as a stress

reliever, helps with balance, brain functions such as memory, coordi-nation and creates endorphins.

In Zumba, the body will endure level changes in movements; work-ing the shoulders, flexion, cardio, steps and turns; arm-coordinated movements; lounges and squats; core; triceps and biceps; traveling steps and more.

“It’s a party atmosphere so no one will feel intimidate,” said Strong. “It’s a fun fitness environment and a social time as well.”

There are different types of Zumba classes offered in the pro-gram that can be found at different fitness centers around the world including: Zumba, Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning, Aqua Zumba and Zumbatomic.

“People like it because it is dif-ferent and it is fun,” said Cleckley. “There is never a dull or boring moment because from week to week there is new music, new cho-reography and you workout from head to toe.” n

Crystal Cleckley, certified Zumba instructor, dances her class into shape with the simple yet energetic rhythmic choreography of Zumba Fit-ness at the local YMCA.

Be flu ready

Story by Theadoris MorrisGraphic by Justin Averette

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For Chilton County residents influenza (the flu) hit early this year. It is important to be pro-active and take the necessary

precautions to prevent catching and spreading the seasonal flu or any other strain of influenza.

This season, 102 flu cases were reported at the Chilton County Medical Center, said Tonya Pryor, infection control and employee health.

Different strands of the flu are dis-covered each season and usually, peo-ple are not aware they are infected until they already have it, said Ludean Hicks, clinic supervisor at the Chilton County Health Department.

The most common symptoms of the flu are chills, fever, sore throat, mus-cle pains, severe headache, coughing, vomiting, weakness/fatigue and gen-eral discomfort.

“It typically starts off as a soar throat or scratchy throat, sneezing, running a fever, then the aches come,” said Hicks. “If someone thinks they have the flu they should drink plenty of fluids because vomiting can cause dehydration, and visit a doctor to get medication.”

Those who think they might have the flu should drink plenty of fluids and take over the counter medications to help alleviate the symptoms. Those

who are sick should also get plenty of rest and call the doctor if symptoms worsen.

“People with low resistance, children, elderly, or people who have asthma, diabetes, heart disease or are amino-compromised should get the flu vac-cination,” said Hicks.

One vaccination protects against three strands of the flu; two strands of type B (seasonal flu) and H1N1.

“There are always three strains of the flu, they just find out which ones in particular are traveling in the Southern hemisphere,” said Pryor. “That’s why sometimes after someone gets the shot they get the flu, because another strain

Flu struck early this season in Alabama

infects them.”Because of the H1N1 epidemic last

year, the vaccines were separated into two injections, seasonal and H1N1. This year, the injections were com-bined, said Pryor.

There are simple things to do to prevent the spread of germs and keep yourself and others around you healthy.

To prevent from becoming sick, fre-quent hand washing is a key way to prevent the spread of influenza.

The flu can be transported person to person by coughing and sneezing, or touching contaminated surfaces and then touching your eyes, nose or mouth.

Those who are sick should also stay

home away from work or school. Also, cough or sneeze into a tissue, which should be thrown away after one use, but if tissue is unavailable, cough into the crux of your elbow.

“It’s not too late to late to get vacci-nated,” said Pryor. “It takes two weeks for the vaccine to take effect after the injection.” n

Winter weather doesn’t cause coldsA myth still prevails that cold winter

weather is the culprit behind sea-sonal colds and flu. However, medi-cal research indicates that those who reside in cold climates are no more likely to suffer a cold than someone who is basking in warm tempera-tures. It’s not wet hair or the lack of a hat that causes common illnesses, it’s the flu or cold germs floating in the air that are responsible for these maladies. The colder weather may contribute, though. When breathing

in cold, dry air, blood vessels can constrict in the nasal passages and dry out in the process, producing less mucous. This can make the nose a more susceptible place for viruses to infiltrate.The cold weather may also affect

a person’s immune system response. Some people’s immune systems actu-ally strengthen when the weather is cold, while others’ systems weaken. Therefore, it’s not exactly the cold weather that causes an illness, but it

can play a role.Similarly, when the weather outside

is frightful people spend more time indoors, where airborne germs may be present. Once more, cold weather plays a role in illness but doesn’t exactly cause it. Whether it’s rain or shine, cold or hot, the best way to avoid colds and the flu is to wash hands thoroughly and regularly, eat a healthy diet that keeps the body in illness-fighting form and avoid others in close quarters when they are sick.

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TAKING TO THE STREETSThe 2010 Chilton County Arthritis Walk raised more than $18,000. Participants chose either a 1-mile walk or a 3-mile walk to raise money for the Ar-thritis Foundation’s Alabama chapter for research and education.

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READY TO SAVE A

LIFEShelly Smith,

registered nurse, led a

two-day CPR recertifica-

tion class for Chilton County special educa-tion teachers,

special educa-tion bus drivers and education

central office personnel.

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LEARNING THE ROPESClanton Police Department sponsored a self-defense class for Chilton County School administrators. Principals at county schools participated to learn methods for protecting themselves and subduing aggressors.

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DOCTORS’ HOUSEThe Chilton County Chamber of Com-merce sponsored an open house at Chilton Medical Center. Attendees had the opportunity to learn more about the hospital, meet hospital and enjoy a meal in the CMC cafeteria.

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3/5 | SELF-DEFENSE CLASS The Chilton County Sheriff’s Office will sponsor a women’s self defense class at the Chilton County YMCA, one class scheduled from 8 a.m. until noon and a second class from 1-5 p.m. There is no charge for attending. The program is open to ladies of all ages and girls between 13-15, provided a parent or guard-ian attends. The class will provide the basics of self protection. For more information or for an application, call 755-4698. 3/8 | BUSINESS AFTER HOURSDr. Hari Ramasastry will host business after hours for the Chilton County Chamber of Commerce from 4:30-6 p.m. This will be his annual open house to celebrate Colon Cancer Awareness Month.

3/26 | FITNESS EXPOA fitness expo will be held in the Jemison Municipal Complex auditorium on March 26. For more information, call Ginny Hallmark at 365-6511.

4/9 | HEALTH FAIR, BLOOD DRIVE

A health fair and blood drive will be held in the Jemison Municipal Complex auditorium on April 9. For more information, call Cynthia Davis at 415-1428. 4/29 | RELAY FOR LIFEThe event, which will be held on April 29, 2011, needs entertainment. Those interested should call Jill Mitchell at 516-6423. TUESDAYS | ADULT DISABLED REPRESENTATIVEAn adult disabled (ADRC) representative is available the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at Chilton Medical Center. To make an appointment or for more information, call 1-866-570-2998.

WEDNESDAYS | MOMS IN TOUCH INTERNATIONALA Moms In Touch International meeting is held each Wednesday at 5:15 p.m. at West End Baptist Church in Clanton. Learn to experience the joy of replacing anxiety with peace and hope when you pray with other moms. For more information, contact Mellissa Herrod at

334-267-0607 or Kelli Smith at 205-755-4027. You may learn more about MITI online at www.momsintouch.org. THURSDAYS | ADULT DIABETIC CLASSAn adult diabetic class is held every third Thurs-day of the month at Chilton Medical Center from 2-5 p.m. THURSDAYS | GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPA grief support group will be held on the second Thursday of each month at Chilton Medical Center, in the CMC Community Activities Room, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more information about this group, call Mylesa Weatherford at (205) 663-6887.

ONGOING | CMC AUXILIARY GIFT SHOPThe Chilton Medical Center Auxiliary gift shop is a non-profit store inside Chilton Medical Center that features a variety of gifts. They have teddy bears, toys, purses, jewelry and even Happy Home flavoring. All proceeds go toward scholarships and various charities.

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