Healthy Horizons Montgomery 2015

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Hello Readers! Welcome to another edition of Healthy Horizons Montgom-ery. We’ve had a great time exploring the area and finding lots of health and

wellness tidbits for you. Check out Pike Road’s old-fashioned community The Waters on page 6. And if you need a boost to get your fitness regime started,

Auburn University’s Bryan Karkoska has some pointers on stretching.

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family The new Mayberry Sports injuries ........................................10 Fire safety in the home ..........................11

wellness Cancer’s warnings Act FAST ..................................................13 Why take the BTA? .................................14 What is your health care? ......................14 CRNAs: Always there ..............................15 Getting you where you need to go .........16

health Stretch it out Calling the shots .....................................23 A New Year, a new you! ..........................24

Heart matters .........................................26 Going green ............................................30 Caring for open wounds .........................32 Healing from the inside out ...................34 Here we grow again ................................36

Resource Guide ............................................38Fun & Games ................................................42

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By Gwen Bishop Editor

Fishing. Swimming. Running. Canoeing and kayaking.

If being outdoors, enjoying nature, yet being close to modern conveniences is on your to-do list, then The Waters may be the place for you and your family.

Not only is The Waters, located near Montgomery in Pike Road, all inclusive but the overall plan of the community

has an old-fashioned feel that’s hard to find unless you’re willing to move out into either the boondocks or a tiny town far away from an urban area. If you choose either of those options, you won’t be able to match the quiet life of The Waters and still enjoy all the amenities of modern life.

Jennifer Atkins, Vice President and Broker of The Waters, said one of the things they always tell people is that a home in The Waters “is not a vacation home, it just feels like one.”

“It’s so unique in the life if offers because of the amenities, green space and the lake - the green space is about 60 percent of the commu-nity,” she said.

The “Mayberry” feel comes from several things unique to The Waters.

“We call ourselves front-porch friendly,” Jen-nifer said, referring to the fact that every home is built with a front porch - and the porches are actually used by everyone in the community.

“We have porches and rocking chairs, you will see people using their golf carts to visit with their neighbors. People call it Mayberry because it is slower paced inside the neighborhood. People will get in their golf carts and go to the restaurant,” she said.

It’s not just golf carts and porch swings. All of the streets were purposely designed with sidewalks to encourage walking and biking.

“One of my favorite things is the early morning walks. You are so in touch with nature, you get to see nature come alive. We have blue herons, egrets and two bald eagles that live at the lake,” Jennifer said. “You can watch them swoop down and get a fish and I love watching the fog lift in the morning.”

The Waters hosts many events throughout the year to take

advantage of the outdoors and to promote community among its residents.

Some of the outdoor amenities include a gazebo-style build-ing for entertaining with a pool, soccer field, basketball court and tennis courts. Jennifer said The Waters is currently in the process of building a second pool, which her twin 14-year-old children are excited about.

Another thing her children and many residents of the area are excited about is the brand new school being built in Pike Road.


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Residents and guests at The Waters can enjoy year round fun and entertainment with family

and friends. From the annual July 4th fireworks to the Porchapalooza, The Waters’ events and

gatherings are meant to bring people and nature together.

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The large, modern building is scheduled to open the 2015-16 school year.

As well as the outdoor amenities, The Waters has sev-eral top-of-the-line businesses already open to complete the small town vibe.

Life Spring Fitness, Pike Road’s most elite fitness center, recently opened and includes personal training, machines, classes and a nutritional coach. They provide a unique experience featuring brand new Cybex equipment combined with innovative and exciting personal services such as personal training and nutritional consultations.

Life Spring Fitness is a welcoming establishment where people can come pursue a healthy, happy lifestyle in a positive environment surrounded by friends and neigh-bors. Membership options range from basic gym use all the way to the all inclusive package including group classes, such as circuit and yoga classes, and personal train-ing sessions. Key card access between 5 a.m. - 11 p.m. is included with all memberships.

“We are beyond grateful to be given this opportunity and we are excited to grow with the area and become the Montgomery area’s premier health club,” Owner/trainer Josh Langham said.

“Here at Life Spring Fitness, we offer a three-tier mem-bership system so you only pay for the services that you will actually use,” Josh said. “There are a variety of mem-bership options for each category such as a monthly au-tomatic bank draft, six-month paid in full and 12-month paid in full. We also break each tier into single, couple and family memberships so that everyone can have the op-portunity to join our pursuit of a happy, healthy life.”

Basic membership includes gym access only. If you are not a big class taker and/or only interested in using our weight room, this is the tier for you.

The Champion membership includes gym access as well as unlimited group fitness classes per month. This tier is designed to facilitate the gym-goer who will not only utilize the main facility, but will be involved in the group fitness community.

Finally, the Elite membership is the deluxe package. If you are looking for an all-inclusive approach to your membership, this is the tier for you. This membership includes gym access, unlimited group fitness classes, two half sessions with a personal trainer per month and a free T-shirt.

Also located in the “town center” building is H2O Cafe, Market & General Store. Not only does H2O of-fer tasty and healthy breakfast and lunch six days a week, but they also have a market that provides customers with the highest quality natural, organic ingredients and staples for cooking fabulous meals at home. The market also stocks fresh, seasonal items as they are available.

Cafe goers can enjoy their from-scratch meals sitting outside on nice days, adding to the allure of The Waters


being a “front porch” neighborhood.The General Store has those little items residents might

need for any occasion, as well as small gift items. For simplic-ity and convenience H2O Cafe, Market & General Store makes eating, cooking and last minute household supplies simple and quick.

No matter what your idea of a simple life spent with family and friends enjoying nature and the outdoors, there is some-thing for everyone at The Waters. From the fish-filled lake, front-porch swings, sidewalks, neighbors and shopping, The Waters will be the first and last place you truly call home.

For more information, visit them online at www.thewater-sal.com or call 334.272.3200.

Both Life Spring Fitness and H2O Cafe are located in Town Center at The Waters

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&Sports injuries overuseFor a child, there’s nothing like the

lessons learned from being on the field and having an opportunity to make a game winning run or the sportsman-ship gained from playing together as a team and coming up short with a loss. Childhood sports are part of our lives. They bring joy to children and their families. Not only that, being involved in athletics can be beneficial to a child’s development. But as any parent knows, there is always the risk of injury.

By knowing the causes of sports injuries, and how to prevent them, you can make involvement in sports a more positive experience.

Drew Ferguson, Director of UAB Sports Medicine at Children’s of Alabama, points out that age can be a factor in many injuries.

“The younger kids don’t have the body control, the neck coordination to play a lot of these sports,” he said. “It’s important to try to teach the basics, the fundamentals, because develop-ing bodies and awkwardness can lead to injuries that you don’t see in older more developed children.” On the other hand, Ferguson points out, as a child grows and develops, injuries can take place due to the force of physical contact between bigger, stronger kids.

There are things you can do to help prevent your kids from being injured.

Preventing Sports Injuries

Use of Proper EquipmentChildren should always use the prop-

er equipment and appropriate safety gear for each sport. That gear should always be the correct size and fit well.

Ask your child’s coach about the ap-propriate helmets, shoes, mouth guards, athletic cups and padding. Shatterproof goggles should be considered as well.

Protective equipment should be approved by the organizations that govern each of the sports. Protective gear should be properly maintained to ensure effectiveness.

Maintenance and Appropriateness of Playing Surfaces

Coaches and parents should ensure that playing fields are in good condi-tion. Holes and ruts could cause chil-dren to fall and get hurt. For sports like running and basketball, surfaces should be more forgiving like a track and wooden courts over concrete surfaces.

Adequate Adult Supervision and Commitment to Safety

Any team sport or activity that kids participate in should be supervised by qualified adults. The team coach should have training in first aid and CPR, and the coach’s philosophy should promote players’ well-being, not a “win at all costs” approach. Additionally, make sure your kids are matched for sports according to their skill level, size, and physical and emotional maturity.

Proper PreparationA child should always be taught how

to play the sport before going out on the field. The child should be adequate-ly prepared with warm-ups and training sessions before practices and games. In addition, kids should drink plenty of fluids and be allowed to rest during practices and games.

Types of Injuries

Sports injuries are usually divided into three categories. Acute injuries, overuse injuries and reinjury.

AcuteAcute injuries occur suddenly and are

usually the result of some trauma. They could range from sprains or strains to the more serious concussions.

OveruseAnother common source of injury is

overuse. This is seen in sports with the

same, repetitive motions. One example is “Little League Elbow,” which is pain and tenderness in the elbow due to repetitive throwing.

ReinjuryReinjury often happens when a player

returns to the game before he or she is properly healed from a previous injury. A player should wait for their doctor’s approval before re-entering the sport, and even still, should start back gradu-ally to prevent getting hurt again.

What to Do

If your child is injured, they should stop playing immediately. Ferguson said whether or not to call the doctor may depend on how much pain they are feeling.

“On a pain scale from one to 10, if they are below a five you may want to wait,” he said, “but if it gets more painful over time you may want to have them seen for treatment.”

You may also consider taking them to a doctor if the area is swollen, they are limping or have limited range of mo-tion, or if the pain continues for more than a week.

Once the child has been treated by a doctor, remember to follow the doctor’s orders! Avoid activity and wait on the doctor’s approval before playing again to avoid reinjury.

By keeping these tips in mind chil-dren and their families can do their part to avoid injury and enjoy many years of athletics.

For more information on this or other health and safety topics, visit www.childrensal.org.

Fire safety in the home is a topic that we often overlook as adults, but we teach our kids that it has a fundamental place in our lives. The way we teach our kids often is just as good a reminder for us adults of what we need to know to keep them safe. Just a simple chat with our

kids can remind us to stay diligent in safeguarding our families and ourselves.

All homes need an escape plan and everyone needs to practice regularly in case of a fire. Practicing regularly makes our actions instinct not just learning experiences. Emergencies happen suddenly and with no warning. A simple drill with the family on a Saturday morning or evening to go to their predetermined spot and meet up is a great starting point.

Remember not to open a hot door! That means fire is out side that door and the passage is blocked. Like the NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) award winning presentation states, we all need to “Be rabbit ready” in the event of a fire. What does that mean? Rabbits always have two ways out of their borough or home to keep them safe. The same should go for us.* Everyone knowing where to go means that if someone is trapped during a fire emergency you can let the fire crews know where they are.

Some very simple steps can be taken to safe guard the most common forms

of danger in the home. First and foremost is to instill in your children that we do not play with fire. This includes both indoors and outdoors. Often cited as a cause of fire, this type of hazard can be prevented by simply talking to your children.

Another way to reduce risks is to

never leave any cooking unattended or over cooking. It is easy to do when the kids are screaming and chasing each other, the phone is ringing and a spouse is asking questions about the bills. Then all of a sudden, dinner is now on fire because it was forgotten.

Do you know how to handle a grease fire? Having a fire extinguisher in the kitchen is an excellent idea, but you never put water on a kitchen fire, it only intensifies the problem. Safely place a lid over it to smother the fire, and if it is out of your control, CALL 911 and get out of the house. Also, don’t place anything combustible around the stove top. This is an accident waiting to happen. If something falls onto a burner and catches fire, you risk a serious burn injury or could lose everything.

Electrical fires represent a large number of fires every year. In 2011, an estimated 47,700 home structure fires reported to U.S. fire departments involved some type of electrical failure or malfunction as a factor contributing to ignition. These fires resulted in 418 civilian deaths, 1,570 civilian injuries, and $1.4 billion in direct

property damage. The source of these statistics are from the NFPA report Electrical Fires by John R. Hall Jr dated April 2013.** These occur from overloaded circuits (that includes surge protectors), incorrect home repairs and a host of other actions. If you have noticed lights flickering or you have bad outlets in your home, call an electrician before the problem turns catastrophic. It is much simpler and less expensive to repair a problem than to replace a home.

Another very common way to increase fire safety in the home is to change your smoke detector batteries when you change the air filter in your home. On normal conditions this should be done once a month. If you change your smoke detector batteries and test each month, you will know when one has gone bad and it can be replaced. In many houses this is never accomplished or the beeping from a low battery becomes obnoxious and the battery is removed and it is often too late when the alarm does not sound. Roughly three out of five fire deaths occur in homes with no alarms or alarms that are not working.*** Don’t sell your family short on the price of a battery. They are worth more than that.

The simplest way to staying fire safe is to realize that no plans will work without practice. Our favorite ball team does not just walk out on the field at game time and play to peak levels; the same applies for an escape plan for the home and making sound decisions on keeping the home safe. Please visit http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/for-consumers for more detailed information.

Jonalan Wright is a 15 year veteran firefighter for Maxwell-Gunter AFB.

Sources* http://youtu.be/XAsjE2dh-4A

**http://www.nfpa.org/research/reports-and-statistics/fire-causes/

electrical*** Source NFPA

By Jonalan Wright Maxwell-Gunter AFB

The conclusions and opinions expressed in this document are those of the author. They do not reflect the official position of the US Government, Department of Defense, or the United States Air Force.


For most cancer survivors, the disease is an ongoing battle, many times they are fighting it years before they even know what it is. This is true for Staff Sergeant E6 Nicholas Bogan of Montgomery.

Although he was only diagnosed early last year with stomach cancer, Nicholas said he had been fighting the symptoms for 10-15 years before he dis-covered what was the core of his problems. Much of that time he was on active duty, serving in the Army as a Computer Systems Engineer.

“I knew something was really wrong,” he said. “I was losing weight fast and my diet was limited

more and more. I even had problems holding water down.”

Nicholas had been diagnosed with a variety of stomach problems including acid reflux, but no matter what treatment he was on, he never found relief.

“I was always in constant pain,” he said. “On a scale of one to 10, I was about a seven. After it had

been going on for such a long time, I thought I would just have to deal with it.”

Luckily, a nurse agreed with Nicholas and after treatment and

surgery, he is enjoying eating again.

“Listen to your body,” he said. “If your pain is uncomfortable, don’t let anybody tell you it’s all in your mind.

“Demand to get checked out, do your research and be positive about it,” Nicholas said. - GB

his story Signs and symptoms are signals of injury, illness, disease – signals that something is not right in the body.

A sign can be seen by some-one else – maybe a loved one or a health care professional. A symptom is a signal that’s felt or noticed by the person who has it, but may not be easily seen by anyone else.

Having one sign or symptom may not be enough to figure out what’s causing it. For example, a rash in a child could be a sign

of a number of things. But if the child has the rash along with other signs and symptoms like a high fever, chills, achiness and a sore throat, then a doctor can get a better picture of the illness. Sometimes, a patient’s signs and symptoms still don’t offer enough clues so medical tests may be needed.

Cancer is a group of diseases that can cause almost any sign or symptom. The signs and symp-toms will depend on where the cancer is, how big it is, and how much it affects the organs or tissues.

You should know some of the general signs and symptoms of cancer. If you have any of these and they last for a long time or get worse, please see a doctor to find out what’s going on.s Unexplained weight loss

s Fevers Fatigues Pains Skin changess Darker looking skin s Yellowish skin and eyes

(jaundice)s Reddened skin (erythema)s Itching (pruritis)s Excessive hair growths Change in bowel habits or

bladder functions Sores that do not heals White patches inside the

mouth or white spots on the

tongues Unusual bleeding or dis-

charges Thickening or lump in the

breast or other parts of the bodys Indigestion or trouble swal-

lowings Recent change in a wart or

mole or any new skin changes Nagging cough or hoarsenessSometimes, it’s possible to find

cancer before having symptoms. The American Cancer Society and other health groups recom-mend cancer-related check-ups and certain tests for people even though they have no symptoms.

For more information, visit the American Cancer Society’s website at www.cancer.org. For quicker assistance on understand-ing signs and symptoms, schedule a visit with your doctor.

Information taken from cancer.org

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stroke&act

FASTWhen a loved one has a stroke, turn

to Jackson Hospital, a Primary Stroke Center in the River Region.

In 2013, Jackson Hospital received Advanced Certification from The Joint Commission as a Primary Stroke Center, an accolade given to signify an organization’s dedication to fostering better outcomes for patients.

Jackson Hospital’s Primary Stroke Center certification has demonstrat-ed that the hospital’s program meets critical elements of performance to achieve long-term success in improving outcomes for stroke patients.

Stroke is the third leading cause of

death in the United States and a lead-ing cause of serious disability. That is why it is so important to reduce risk fac-tors, know the warning signs, and know how to respond quickly and properly if warning signs do occur.

Remember FAST to assist with quick stroke recognition.

Face drooping Ask the person to smile. Is one side of their face suddenly numb or weak?

Arm weakness Is one arm or one side of the person’s body suddenly numb or weak? Ask them to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

Speech difficulty Is the person’s speech suddenly slurred or garbled? Can they repeat a sentence?

Time to go seek medical care by calling 911. Treatment within the first three hours of signs of a stroke is critical!

Submitted by Jackson Hospital

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To many people health care is an emergency room, to others it’s the doctor they see every year or so who renews their prescriptions, and to others it’s the hope a cure will be found.

There is no doubt that medical

advancements have saved many lives, such as the discovery of antibiotics, and other life saving drugs and procedures.

But most of today’s health problems, at least here in America, are due more to lifestyle choices. Diabetes, heart disease, obesity and even cancers are now proven to be directly associated to the things people eat, drink and do.

You see, if you just medicate each condition as they occur and never look at the causes, you will be on a lot of drugs and never have addressed the underlying issue.

Did you know that the typical

When we feel a little out of “whack”, our bodies might be giving us signals that everything isn’t going just right.

Even though we may get regular physician check-ups, eat healthy and exercise, our body’s chemistry can still become off-kilter and give us problems - sometimes problems that even our physician may not be able to pinpoint.

The Biological Terrain Assessment (BTA) test may be a useful test in our healthy-living arsenal. BTA uses urine and saliva to identify pH, oxidative stress and resistivity.

While this may sound like a mouthful, two simple tests can identify when the chemistry of these three major areas can keep us from feeling 100 percent. Here’s a brief explanation of the three things the BTA will identify:s Potential Hydrogen (pH) is an

indicator of hydrogen ions. The more hydrogen the lower the pH will be (acidic) and the lower the hydrogen ion count, the higher the pH (alkaline) will be.s Oxidative stress (or oxidation

reduction potential or redox) is the measurement of cellular energy production which provides cellular energy from the mitochondria. This energy also “burns up” invading micro-organisms.s Resistivity is the concentration or

dilution of minerals and their ability to function properly.

Because these are at the cellular level, there are two important things to consider: 1) your physician won’t test for these things; 2) they affect many systems in our bodies.

There are several reasons why saliva and urine are the two best body fluids to check when looking for cellular imbalances.

Saliva contains three primary secretions: A serous protein, which contains ptyalin and alpha amylase; a mucin protein, which contains mucous needed for lubrication; and interstitial fluid.

Interstitial fluid is a warehouse of information and is actually what the BTA test checks. Interstitial fluid continuously

bathes every cell in the body and is like a rich “nutritious soup” for all of the cells. Therefore, the health and vitality of every cell is dependent upon the health, vitality and movement of the interstitial fluid.

Because of the amount of interstitial fluid in the saliva, it is an excellent indicator of the lymphatic and digestive systems, the pancreas, our body’s hydration and lubrication, and amount of electrolytes.

Because urine is waste that our body doesn’t need, it’s the best way to

determine what excesses our body may contain. Urine is formed as a product of kidney function. Each kidney is composed of over 2 million nephrons that serve as filters to clean the blood plasma as well as indirectly from the lymphatic system.

It’s important to know chemical levels in the lymphatic system because it is derived from interstitial fluid; aids in nourishing the cell and removing waste from the body; both saliva and plasma are formed from lymphatic fluid; and it is an essential part of the immune and oxidative stress systems.

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What is your health care?


? medical evaluation defines or identifies a symptom and matches it up to a medication? If that particular symptom is decreased the therapy is considered successful. However, most people are not aware of the trade off or side effects of the medications. The average doctor’s understanding of nutrition is usually very limited, often influenced by the concern for how supplements can interact with prescription medications rather than how nutrition can improve one’s health.

Even though there are many

herbal and vitamin therapies that effectively and often immediately relieve symptoms we, as a culture, have lost touch with our herbal roots and replaced them with quick-fix medical therapies.

Herbal remedies have a very effective approach for countless symptoms, and routine supplementation enables to body to be better fortified to stay healthy.

Often people ask if a supplement is FDA approved. When you think about a single symptom to a single drug and then think where in nature is there any naturally occurring food, plant or animal with only one specific chemical in it, there’s not. Most research for over-the-counter and prescription drugs is rooted in plant science. For example, aspirin comes from willow bark, and the blood pressure drug Digitalis which is from the

herb foxglove. The more diverse the supplementation

the better off we are. This is a different approach than conventional medical treatment, where each drug is designed to control or suppress a single specific condition, irrespective of the damage or

side effects.Throughout history plants

have been used to relieve many aliments. It is in reflection of the long history of the healing properties of plants and herbs that The Herb Shop gained its name.

The staff at The Herb Shop offers a variety of testing and wellness screening that better determines what areas or body functions need nutritional support. And it gives a great way to monitor progress.

For more information on testing, herbs, supplements and nutrition, visit The Herb Shop at 8151 Vaughn Rd. in the Pepper Tree Shopping Center. Or give them a call at 334.271.2882.

The information here is not intended to diagnose, prescribe or treat any medical condition.

Certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) are ad-vanced practice nurses who specialize in the administration of anesthesia. There are more than 1,500 CRNAs in Alabama, and CRNAs are the sole providers or primary providers in 41 percent of Alabama counties. This allows patients to receive surgical, obstetrical, pain management, and trauma stabiliza-tion services in these areas.

Alabama CRNAs work in all settings in which anesthesia is delivered: traditional hospital surgical suites and obstetri-cal delivery rooms; ambulatory surgical centers and physician offices. Nurses first provided anesthesia to wounded soldiers during the Civil War, and CRNAs have been the main providers of anesthesia care to U.S. military personnel on the front lines since WWI.

The website, www.future-of-anesthesia-care-today.com, pro-vides a wealth of information for patients, hospital administra-tors, policymakers and others who have an interest in ensuring patient access to safe, cost-effective anesthesia care. For more information on Alabama CRNAs, please visit www.alabamacrna.org.

By David Gay CRNA

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ark and Peggy Porterfield believe in customer service. That’s why when they decided it was time

to start a transport company in Montgomery they chose Caliber Patient Care as their partner.

“There are so many reasons why Caliber makes the best, most sensible choice for patient transpor-tation. When you raise the bar, you get a higher standard of care. We’re out to prove a lot of things,

and take care very seri-ously,” Kyle Calvert, CEO of Caliber Pa-tient Care, said.

Both Mark and Peggy have spent years in customer service and Peggy has been a nurse for 19 years, making them a perfect

match for Caliber’s quality service and top-notch care.

The Porterfield’s franchise located in Montgomery will provide residents with non-emergency transport. This can include trips to the doctor, shopping, family visits and more.

There were two important events in the Porterfields’ lives that helped them decide to open Caliber Patient Care in Montgomery - car-ing for Peggy’s parents and transportation issues her friend was having with her mom.

“While look-ing at a job site online, I came across a com-pany called Caliber Patient Care,” Peggy said.

“The next day I got an email from a friend. Her mom lived in an assisted

living facility here in town. She needed to get to a doctor’s appointment across town and, in her condition, needed to go in her wheelchair. I didn’t have an answer for her. Her only outlet was ambu-lance service which ended up costing her hundreds of dollars. I knew right then that the need for Caliber was what I had been looking for.”

Caliber (formerly Medex) was founded in 2009 and has specialized in safe, sensitive and secure transportation ever since. They offer a complete line of transportation services. All of their services come with our standard “Bedside-to-Doctorside” level of care.

“I like meeting people, educating people and most of all, solving problems in

a caring manner,” Peggy said.“Caliber is more then

just transporting patients to and from doctor ap-pointments. It is a way of getting them out into the community whether it be for an appoint-ment or just meeting with some friends for lunch or dinner. A

lack of transportation shouldn’t be the reason for

living a solitary life.”Call 334-440-8073

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healthBryan Karkoska knows a thing

or two about exercise and condi-tioning.

Bryan, Head Strengthening Coach for Olympic Sports at Auburn University, has spent 20 years helping young athletes reach their potential in their sporting specialty.

Using this knowledge, Bryan said there are many things the general public can do to increase their fitness level.

Bryan said the current mini-mum guidelines for exercise is an adequate place to start. Exercising three to five times a week for 30-60 minutes per routine will help keep the body fit. “The idea is to exer-cise more frequently, not necessar-ily longer,” he said. “Frequency is more beneficial.”

He said there are two types of stretching and a person just beginning to exercise can start with the simpler exercising and move forward as their body allows.

Static stretching, which more people are familiar with, includes those exercises where a position is held, such as touching your toes or stretching from side-to-side, bend-ing at the waist.

Dynamic stretching involves more movement and would include leg lunges and squats. Dynamic stretch-ing gets muscles lose and get the body going better than static exercises and should be done before a more physical workout such as weight training or jog-ging, Bryan said.

Static stretching is still more beneficial to the general population, Bryan said, followed by dynamic stretching for a general workout.

Bryan suggests identifying problem areas and focusing on that first. There are many stretches to choose from to help make the routine more enjoyable by incorporating a variety of exercises, as well as changing the exercises regularly to

continually give muscles a new workout.Focus areas can be arms; back and

stomach (the core area); or legs. For those with limited range of motion, us-ing only static exercises is the best option for these target areas.

Also choose your routine based on what is available, including space, he said. Step exercises would not be a good choice if there is no space or the person’s balance is bad. “Move into those things as availability allows,” Bryan said.

Adding weights to lunges, push ups, etc., “makes that movement much more of a challenge,” he said. Light weights

can be added as the basic exercises become easier and a healthy workout can still be achieved in the same amount of time.

Before beginning any training or exercise program, Bryan said nutrition should be top priority.

“The biggest thing we’ve truly missed in America is the fact we don’t identify what we put into our bodies. People are suffering from weight issues and chronic injuries without looking at the root caus-es,” he said. “We should be attacking our diet first, then moving to exercise.”

Whatever current health issues an

From left to right: Recent graduate Sammie Coates, receiver; Head Coach Gus Malzahn and Anthony Kincy, strength and conditioning intern, on the sidelines during last season’s game against Louisiana Tech.


From left to right: Recent graduate Sammie Coates, receiver; Head Coach Gus Malzahn and Anthony Kincy, strength and conditioning intern, on the sidelines during last season’s game against Louisiana Tech.

Most of all, remember to have fun!

Add weights to dynamic stretching as needed to get a better workout.

Start workout routines with static stretches, such as the two shown above.


n bodybuilding.com - customize your workout routine using the site’s user-friendly tools. Choose the areas you want to target and the site will provide a list of exercises with instructions and well as difficulty level.

www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/finder

n mayoclinic.org - basic static stretches easy enough for most beginners. Written instructions for each stretch.

www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/fitness/multimedia/stretching

n nihseniorhealth.gov - flexibility exercises with time suggestions, written instructions, photos and some video. The site also has instructions for strength and balance exercises, all targeted toward seniors.

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n livestrong.com - explanation of dynamic stretching plus written instructions for several basic exercises.

http://www.livestrong.com/arti-cle/503162

In another article on livestrong.com, find basic information on light weight training and written instructions for a few exercises.

www.livestrong.com/article/107255

n Other reliable sites: health.com aarp.com cooperinstitute.org everydayhealth.com healthline.com

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individual currently has, any place is a good starting place. Taking small steps towards better health and fitness and staying the course is more beneficial than trying to do everything at once, burning out and then ceasing to do anything. Starting with something small such as eliminating or reducing soda and drinking more water helps many get motivated for the next step.

“The first step is one of 1000 miles,” Bryan said. “You have to take full acceptance of who you are no matter where you’re starting.”

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Family.From the moment a patient steps into Cancer Care

Center of Montgomery East, that’s exactly how he feels - like a member of a caring, nurturing and protective family.

Montgomery East patient Tinita Ford said getting her treatments there is nothing like most doctors’ offices.

“It’s calm, peaceful and friendly,” Ti-nita said. “It’s like visiting family instead of a clinic. Everyone knows who you are here.

“There’s no anxiety for me on chemo day. I look forward to seeing everyone and I don’t dread the treatment,” she said.

Although Tinita still has a ways to go in her treatment, Medical Oncologist Krishna Basarakodu said that the treat-ment is only 10 percent of the cure.

“Ninety percent of the cure comes from trust and attitude. If the patient doesn’t trust me, the treatment is not going to help,” Dr. Basarakodu said. “Attitude makes a difference. A positive attitude can take you a long distance. It can also help you live a long life even if you’re not curable.”

Radiation Oncologist Tom Beatrous had originally chosen to work in a lab to help find a cure for cancer. Quickly, he learned he had gift for taking care of patients and for the past 25 years has dedicated himself to helping his patients through this difficult time in their lives.

“At the Cancer Center our patients feel like they are a part of the family. That goes a long way to improve chances

of being cured,” Dr. Beatrous said.Many referring physicians depend on Cancer Care

Center to give their patients excellent care and treatment, including Dr. Wesley Barry, General Surgeon at Advanced Surgical Associates.

“I have found them to be professional. They will call about the patient, get the correct information, let me know what they’re planning for treatment and coordinate the patient’s care,” Dr. Barry said.

Urologist Dr. D.P. Bhuta, a local doc-tor who has been practicing for 30 years, also sends patients to Cancer Care Center.

“I just prefer the Cancer Care Cent-er,” Dr. Bhuta said. “I’ve been working with them more than 10 years - as soon as Dr. Beatrous started there. He knows what he’s talking about and he can help the referring doctor decide what to do for his patient.”

“I have been very pleased with them,” Dr. Barry said. “They have excellent phy-sicians and are a great addition to the River Region.”

It’s not only the individual care the patients receive. Everything about each location, including Cancer Care Center of Montgomery East and Montgomery Jackson, and Coosa Valley Regional Cancer Center in Sylacauga, is designed to make not only the patient comfort-able, but their family as well.

“Everything about these centers are designed to be uplifting, comforting and to improve their mood,” Dr. Georges

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Hobeika, Sylacauga’s Radiation Oncologist, said. “Families are welcomed to come with the patients even for treatment and everything here accommodates them.”

Dr. Hobeika also credits every member of the staff for the overall uplifting mood of the center.

“We have exemplary employees in all positions - from the therapists to nurses to our receptionists,” he said.

This idea of “family” is even carried over into many of staffs’ personal lives.

Montgomery East Office Manager Daphne Guy just happens to be a neighbor of one of Tinita’s daughters, Brittany. Daphne made it a point to tell Brit-tany to come see her if she ever needed her for anything.

The Cancer Centers of Montgomery and Syla-cauga provide a one-stop location for patients to receive care by highly-skilled and trained doc-tors and staff members; they offer support group meetings; and provide cancer education for patients.

“When patients first come in, they are ter-rorized not knowing what is going to happen to them,” Dr. Hobeika said. The relaxed atmos-phere and skilled staff go a long way to relieve any fears or stress a patient or family might have about the disease.

Each treatment center in the Southeast Cancer Network has access to all of the partnerships formed by the net-work’s central office, such as home health clinics, hospice agencies and other health care providers. And because of its centralized design, the network’s local treatment facili-ties are able to offer the most modern, multi-disciplinary cancer treatment techniques, thereby providing a continu-ity of care and service that is convenient and affordable. Once a treatment plan has been established, the patient and his family only have to visit one location, lessening the expected stress and anxiety.

The combined knowledge of having both medical on-cologists and radiation oncologists on staff under the same roof is an added benefit to each location.

Montgomery East and Jackson Oncologist Sri Valasared-

di said that she and Dr. Basarakodu are able to bounce ideas off each other.

“Everybody is different in how to they respond to treat-ment,” Dr. Valasareddi said, so with the doctors at the same location, they can change the course of treatment to get a better overall outcome.

“I joined Cancer Care Center 15 years ago because I like the company idea that patients can receive quality care in a smaller community instead of travelling to Birmingham or Huntsville,” Dr. Beatrous said. “It’s not one week of treat-ment - it’s six to eight weeks - and they can get care close to

home.”“We want our patients to be able to receive care close

to their home, their families and their support systems,” Keith Whitley, CEO of Southeast Cancer Network, said, “while also receiving premium treatment by the finest professionals at our facilities.”

Dr. Beatrous feels like one of his main jobs is to make sure the patient understands everything their body is going through.

“I’ve been told ‘This is the first time I’ve understood my cancer.’ When they have a fuller understanding of what they’re dealing with they will come back and tell me ‘It’s not as bad as a I thought it was,’” Dr. Beatrous said. “Our patients feel more empowered, more satisfied and their anxiety goes way down.”

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Patient Tinita Ford, center, with her daughter Tiffany on the left and Dr. Krishna on the right.


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The concept of vaccination has been around since the 18th century. With vaccines, we try to artificially induce im-munity in a person without exposure to natural infection.

Some common questions regarding vaccination:“Can I get a vaccine if I have fever?”

You should let your physician know if you are not feeling well or if you are running a fever, but for the most part, if the infection is mild, vaccination is safe and well toler-ated.

“If I missed the last dose of my vaccina-tion series, should I start over?”

This is another common problem that should be discussed with your physician, but most of the time interruption of the recom-mended schedule does not require starting the series over.

According to the Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immu-nization Practices (ACIP) from January of 2011, the CDC recommends routine vaccinations to prevent 17 vaccine-pre-ventable diseases that occur in infants, children, adolescents, or adults.

A complete list of the vaccines can be found at http://www. cdc.gov/vaccines. Here are some of the most commonly used in adults:

InfluenzaAnnual vaccination against influenza is

recommended for all persons 6 months of age or older, including all adults.

Tetanus, Diphtheria and a Cellular Pertussis (TD/TDAP)

Td boosters are indicated every 10 years. A Tdap booster can replace one of the Td boosters and should be given once. The Tdap should be given as soon as feasible to close contacts of infants younger than 12 months (i.e. grandpar-ents or child-care providers).

VaricellaAll adults without evidence of immu-

nity to varicella should receive 2 doses of this vaccine if not previously vaccinat-ed or a second dose if they have received only 1 dose, unless they have a medical contraindication (discuss contraindica-tions with your doctor).

Human Papillomavirus (HPV)Recommended for females 9 to 26

years of age.

Herpes ZosterA single dose of zoster vaccine is rec-

ommended for adults aged 60 years and older regardless of whether they report a previous episode of herpes zoster.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)Current adults who were born before

1957 are considered immune to measles and mumps because of the prevalence of natural disease during their childhood; adults born after 1957 should have been immunized with 2 doses during child-hood. If there is no documentation of childhood immunization, or antibody titers are inadequate, MMR should be administered.

PneumococcalIndicated for all adults 65 years or

older. Some patients younger than 65 years of age with medical conditions including but not limited to diabetes, heart and lung disease should also be vaccinated.

In general, people associate vaccines with childhood or adolescence, but it is important to remember that adults also have a vaccination schedule according to age and medical condition. Doing this consistently, in addition to proper diet, exercise, and rest, will insure your best chance at good health.

VaccinationRecommendations

AGE RANGE 18 to 49• Influenza annually• Td every 10 years (Tdap once in adult life)• MMR and varicella (unless evidence of immunity)• Pneumococcal, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and meningococcal vaccine for those at risk• Repeat meningococcal vaccine every 5 years for those at risk• HPV vaccine for individuals aged 9-26

AGE RANGE 50 to 64• Influenza annually• Td every 10 years (Tdap once in adult life)• Varicella (unless evidence of immunity)• Pneumococcal, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and meningococcal vaccine for those at risk• Repeat meningococcal vaccine every 5 years for those at risk• Zoster vaccine for all persons over 60

AGE RANGE 65 and above• Influenza annually• Td every 10 years• Pneumococcal vaccine once• Hepatitis A, hepatitis B and meningococcal vaccine for those at risk• Zoster vaccine (age 60 and older)

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“The signs were everywhere. Every magazine, billboard, newspaper. I saw them everywhere. It was like divine intervention,” Sue Spencer said of the constant reminder provided by the advertisements of Baptist Health’s advanced heart check.

“I knew I wasn’t the one that could possibly have a heart problem. But I told my husband I would be tested so that he would, as well,” she said. “One hundred ninety-nine dollars is nothing to spend for peace of mind or, in my case, save your life.”

To Sue’s dismay, the test performed at Baptist Medical Center East found more than an 80 percent blockage in one of her arteries. She was scheduled for open heart surgery two short days later.

So what exactly does the advanced heart check entail? The advanced heart check begins with a 64-slice CT scan, which provides enhanced three dimensional views of the inner workings of your heart. The exceptional image quality and capability to view inside your heart provides Baptist Health’s cardiologists and radiologists with the best means to diagnose areas of concern. After the CT scan, a complete cholesterol work-up is done to reveal problem areas of calcification or blockage. The Advanced Heart Check is quick and easy, so you can schedule a normal day of activity around the procedure.

Following the test, the patient receives a CD to view the images of his/her heart on their home computer and

a medical summary will be mailed to the primary care physician to review with the patient.

“Baptist Health’s advanced heart check is a state of the art testing mechanism that allows patients who do not have any cardiac-related symptoms to know the status of their cardiac health. Some patients may have a family history, may have been a smoker or may experience other contributing factors that could lead to heart problems. Others may not. Just like Sue,” Jeff Hicks, vice-president of ancillary services at Baptist Medical Center South, said.

According to the American Heart Association, an estimated 83.6 million adults have some form of cardiovascular disease. That is more than one in every three Americans that suffer from heart problems.

“The advanced heart check gives anyone the opportunity to know the status of their coronary arteries. The exam itself includes a heart CT scan along with an EKG, lung scan and cholesterol check. It is read by a cardiologist and a radiologist, making the advanced heart check a significant tool to help fight cardiac disease,” Hicks said.

Never has it been easier to rule out normal aches and pains and to fully understand if your heart is healthy. If you or someone you love have known risk factors for heart disease such as family history, obesity, stressed lifestyle, history of smoking or diabetes, the Advanced Heart Check is for you. To learn more about or to schedule your Baptist Health’s Advanced Heart Check, please call 273-4450.


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It has been said there is healing power in foods, but as we all know, it depends on what foods you are putting into your body. Greens (the darker the better) are some of the most nutrient-dense foods you can consume. Long-time favorite spinach which is rich in Vitamins A and C and has some amount of iron, Vitamin B6, magnesium and potassium.

A new popular “health” food is kale. Although harder to find in grocery stores, kale is a perennial and hardy enough for most anyone with space to grow it. Kale has almost a full-day’s supply of Vitamins A and C in one serving, more Vitamin K than you’ll ever need, and a healthy amount of manganese, copper, Vitamin B6 and fiber.

Swiss chard is another up-and-coming health food. With almost a full-day’s supply of Vitamins A and K, plenty of Vita-mins C and E, potassium and iron, it’s easy to see why Swiss chard is appearing in more recipes.

As with all fruits and vegetables, the most nutrition is gained from eating raw. If raw greens make you squeamish, you can steam them for about five minutes with little nutritional loss. If you’re just getting started with the superfoods, try out one of these tasty recipes.

Spinach/Strawberry Salad4 cups torn spinach2 cups sliced strawberries1/2 cup sliced green onions3 tablespoons fresh orange juice2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 teaspoon olive oil1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted (nuts may be substituted)

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; toss gently.

Combine juice, vinegar, and oil in a small bowl; stir with a wire whisk until blended. Drizzle over spinach mixture, and toss well. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

White Bean Soup with Kale and Chorizo2 ounces Spanish chorizo sausage, finely chopped1 cup prechopped onion3 garlic cloves, minced3 cups chicken broth2 (15-ounce) cans organic cannellini beans, rinsed and drained4 cups prechopped kale1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepperCracked black pepper (optional)

Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chorizo to pan; sauté 1 minute. Add onion and garlic to pan; sauté 5 minutes or until tender.

While onions cook, pour broth into a microwave-safe bowl; microwave at HIGH for 3 minutes. Add hot broth and beans

to pan; bring to a boil. Partially mash beans with potato masher. Stir in kale and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; cook over medium heat 6 minutes. Sprinkle with cracked pepper, if desired. cookinglight.com

Lentil and Swiss Chard Soup with Lemon3 tablespoons olive oil1/2 large yellow onion, finely chopped1 clove garlic, mincedPinch of crushed red pepper1/4 cup chopped cilantroKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper1 cup firm dark lentils, such as beluga2 1/2 cups chicken broth or chicken stock

1 small yellow squash, cut into 1/2-inch cubes1/2 bunch Swiss chard (about 3/4 lb.), ribs removed and discarded and leaves coarsely chopped2 tablespoons lemon juice

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, gar-lic, crushed red pepper and cilantro, along with a large pinch of salt, and cook, stirring, until onions are softened and just barely beginning to brown, about 10 minutes.

Add lentils and broth to pot, plus 2 1/2 cups water. Raise heat to high and bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat and sim-mer until lentils are just tender, about 30 minutes longer.

Add yellow squash and Swiss chard and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened but still bright in color, about 5 minutes. If you would prefer a thinner soup, add more broth or water 1/2 cup at a time. When soup is the consistency you like, stir in lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and serve immediately. health.com

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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 important to seek medical attention when wounds show sure signs that they are not healing. This may include pain, swelling, heat or blistering.

Chronic wounds affect more than 8 million people in the U.S. and the incidence is rising fueled by an aging population and increasing rates of diseases and conditions such as diabetes, obesity and the late effects of radiation therapy.

Treatment OptionsThere are many methods for the treatment of chronic

wounds. Compression pump therapy and gradient stockings to reduce fluid buildup are among the most important long-term treatments. Physical 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 beneficial in stimulating improvement in a chronic wound.

Hyperbaric Oxygen TherapyOne of the unique therapies available to patients at the

Jackson Hospital Wound & Hyperbaric Medicine Center is Hyperbaric Oxygen 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. During hyperbaric oxygen therapy a patient breathes 100 percent oxygen while relaxing in a pressurized chamber. This delivers 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 & Hyperbaric Medicine Center confirmed the life-changing nature of advanced 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 & Hyperbaric Medicine Center at (334) 293-8138.

Don’t let an open wound get the best of youSubmitted by Jackson Hospital


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A recovery that’s as speedy and pain-free as possible—this is a key goal of endovascular surgery, a minimally invasive treatment for blood vessel problems, which are often serious.

There are many types of vascular disease that can be treated with endovascular surgery, including Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD), aneurysms and varicose veins.

“If you develop crampy pain in your calves when you walk or develop foot wounds that are difficult to heal, you may suffer from PAD or inadequate blood supply to your legs due to blockages in the arteries,” says Brian Sellers, DO, a vascular surgeon with the Jackson Clinic. “This can be treated now with angioplasty, and stenting or arthrectomy which excise the built-up plaque. This is all done through a groin stick slightly bigger than an IV catheter.”

Endovascular surgery is also used to repair aneurysms—weak spots in blood vessels that bulge and could burst and cause deadly bleeding. Often the surgery treats aneurysms that form in the aorta, the body’s largest artery.

A surgeon makes small incisions in the groin so that a tiny tube called a stent graft can be guided through blood vessels to the aneurysm. The stent graft is then expanded and

anchored in place inside the aorta. It reinforces the weakened section of the vessel, helping to keep the artery from bursting.

In contrast, conventional aneurysm surgery requires a major incision. Doctors cut into either the chest or the abdomen, depending on where the aneurysm is located. Next, they remove the fragile section of the aorta and replace it with synthetic material.

Varicose veins are another common type of vascular disease, and physicians use endovenous ablation for treatment. During this procedure, radiofrequency or

laser energy is used to cauterize the lining within the vein, damaging it and causing it to collapse, shrink, and eventually disappear.

This technique typically takes less than 30 minutes to perform, and is done on an outpatient basis. In the past, varicose veins were typically treated by painful stripping procedures in which the damaged vein section was cut and then removed from the leg.

If you have symptoms that may indicate a problem with your blood vessels, talk to your physician about it and about minimally invasive treatment options through endovascular surgery.

Submitted by Jackson HospitalHealing from the inside out


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Baptist Medical Center East is growing. In January 2015, construction will

begin on a new wing of the currently 150-bed facility to grow the women’s services department and add an intensive care step

down unit.“We are expanding and upgrading to

better serve our patients,” Jeff Rains, Chief Executive Officer of Baptist Medical Center East, said. The $5.5 million project will add 26 patient rooms to the postpartum area of women’s services and a new four-bed intensive care step down unit. The new wing, to be called Two East, will allow for improved patient and staff flow to and from labor and delivery as well as to the nursery, neonatal intensive care unit, pediatrics and the postpartum areas.

“These rooms will be twice the size of our current postpartum rooms, providing much more room to our new families and their visitors. They will be appointed with high quality amenities for comfort of mom and baby,” Rains said. “Two new waiting areas will also be added to accommodate

those waiting for baby’s big arrival. Additionally, our staff will be able to float back and forth with much more ease to better care for our patients.

“Quite honestly, our facility is at capacity and we just can’t handle the amount of volume, so to meet the community need and the demand for those services, this project is going to be a great opportunity for us to do that,” he said.

“At Baptist East, we know that it is a blessing for us to share in the family’s joy as they welcome a new baby into the world. This addition to our hospital will not only enhance the patient’s delivery experience but also better meet the needs of our patients and families,” Paula Brennan, RN, Director of Women’s Services at Baptist Medical Center East, said.

There will be some rooms that will need to be closed during construction. Only two to three rooms at a time will be closed, Rains said, “We’re taking every opportunity we can to try to minimize the disruption we have to our current patients and the flow that will be needed throughout the facility.”

The ICU step down unit will be used for patients that have either been discharged from the critical care areas or need a higher level of care than a general medical/surgical floor. These patients usually require a high level of monitoring. The step down unit will provide a higher nurse to patient ratio, offering one nurse to every four patients. It will be located adjacent to the current intensive care unit.

Local contractor Bear Brothers Construction, Inc. will build the addition. The project is scheduled to be completed by November 2015.

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Retired Senior Volunteer Program334-265-9204

South Central Alabama Development Commission334-244-6903

SLEEP DISORDER CENTERS ..............Central Alabama Sleep Center334-514-5515

SURGERY ...............................Baptist Health334-273-4444


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Tri County Industrial Medicine334-260-8565

WHEEL CHAIRS & LIFTS ..................Central Alabama Mobility, Inc.334-514-6590

Phase III Mobility (Handicapped& Wheelchair Vans)334-281-2160

The Scooter Store334-984-0169

WOUND CARE CENTERS ..................Institute for Advanced Wound Care334-286-3444


References: www.yellowpages.com February 3, 2015.The Real Yellow Pages (June 2013-2014) September 2, 2014; www.411.com, September 2, 2014 and www.yellowpages.com, September 2, 2014. The Real Yellow Pages (June 2012-2013) September 19, 2013; www.411.com September 19, 2013 and www.yellowpages.com September 19, 2013The Real Yellow Pages (June 2011-2012) October 15, 2012; www.411.com October 17, 2012The Real Yellow Pages, (June 2009-2010) June 25, 2010

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