2021 BIRMINGHAM PARENT FAMILY FAVORITES AWARDS online at https://birminghamparent.com/directory/2021-Winners
BUSINESSES & SERVICES
HEALTH & WELLNESS
many clinics and services, it has earned the trust of many families. https://www.uabmedicine.org
FAVORITE KIDS’ MEAL Chick-fil-A This repeat Family Favorite has run away with the top spot for many years. Families love the delicious food with several healthy options, fast, friendly service and more. Kids’ meals come with an educational toy. www.chick-fil-a-com
FAVORITE TV STATION WBRC Fox 6 A repeat Family Favorite, WBRC Fox 6 is the station families trust for reliable news and weather. www.wbrc.com FAVORITE RADIO STATION WDJC A repeat Family Favorite, WDJC-FM was one of the first commercial FM radio stations in the U.S. to exclusively feature Christian programming. www.wdjconline.com
FAVORITE OB/GYN PRACTICE Henderson & Walton Women’s Center This Family Favorite has been providing care for more than 30 years. It specializes in women’s health care, and its physicians are board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. https://www.hwwc.net FAVORITE CHIROPRACTOR Dr. Troy Lofton Lofton is a chiropractic physician whose special interests include degenerative conditions of the spine, but also enjoys working with and educating pregnant moms to alleviate common symptoms during pregnancy; and neurological function for babies/toddlers. https://www.albackcare.com
FAVORITE WALK-IN/URGENT CARE American Family Care Families trust American Family Care for non-emergency patients who still need immediate attention. Founded in 1982, it has several locations and offers convenience and care. https://www.afcurgentcare.com FAVORITE CHILDREN’S WALK IN/ URGENT CARE Urgent Care for Children Children don’t pick the best times to be sick or injured. With multiple area locations, Urgent Care for Children is open late and on weekends to provide the care and service that will help your little one feel better in no time! www.childrensurgent.com
FAVORITE PHOTOGRAPHER Christy Pierce Photography Families love Pierce, a professional photographer who has earned many accolades for her work from The Knot, Birmingham Parent and more. She’s a wife and mom of three who treats each photography session as if it is her own. https://christypiercephotographyllc.com
FAVORITE ORTHODONTIST PT Ortho This repeat Family Favorite for the last nine years has 11 conveniently located offices in the Birmingham metro area, offering affordable, personalized, individualized treatment plans for children and adults. https://ptortho.com
FAVORITE BABY GIFTS/FURNITURE Buy Buy Baby This repeat winner offers everything you need for baby – from strollers to furniture to diapers. Parents love the convenience. The store also has a great website to make it easy to get all you need, too. www.buybuybaby.com
FAVORITE FAMILY DENTIST Dr. Norman C. Guillen Guillen has practiced dentistry in Homewood for more than 20 years. He was in the honors program at UAB and received his doctorate of dental medicine from UAB. His practice offers several services, and considers patients family. www.drgdmd.com
FAVORITE CHILDREN’S HEALTH FACILITY Children’s of Alabama Children’s of Alabama provides specialized medical care for ill and injured children, and ranks among the best pediatric medical centers in the nation. It also is one of the largest, offering inpatient and outpatient services of all kinds. https://childrensal.org
FAVORITE BOARDING FOR PETS Altadena Valley Animal Clinic This year’s Family Favorite has themed, ceramic tiled boarding suites with a TV and webcam! It’s just one of the many services Altadena Valley Animal Clinic offers families’ furry friends. www.altadenavalleyanimalclinic.com
FAVORITE PEDIATRIC DENTIST Dr. Lauten Johnson Johnson has led Pediatric and Adolescent Dentistry in Hoover since its beginning in 2010. He completed his doctor of dental medicine at UAB and is board certified in pediatric dentistry. https://www.brocksgapdentalgroup.com
FAVORITE WOMEN’S HEALTH FACILITY Grandview Medical Center Grandview cares for women at every stage of life, with doctors and services tailored to each need, from childbirth to imaging. https://www.grandviewhealth.com
FAVORITE VETERINARIAN Dr. Melissa Miller, Altadena Valley Animal Clinic Miller graduated first in her veterinary class at Auburn University and practiced veterinary medicine in Montgomery and Auburn before moving home to Birmingham. www.altadenavalleyanimalclinic.com
FAVORITE COUNSELING United Counseling This year’s Family Favorite is a ministry of the United Methodist Church, providing faith-based professional counseling for more than 45 years. https://unitedcounseling.org
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FAVORITE ALL-AROUND HOSPITAL UAB Medicine UAB Medicine is one of the top academic medical centers in the U.S., providing health care services for more than 1.6 million patients annually. With
FAVORITE GYNECOLOGIST & OBSTETRICIAN Dr. Bill Hudson, Women’s Health Specialists at Grandview Hudson is a graduate of the University of Alabama School of Medicine with a residency at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. https://www.grandviewhealth.com
