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Dr. O’s true story 10 In YOUR town............................... 12
Too much TV 14
Health care for the family........... 16 Caring close to home.................. 18
Wig’s bikes 20
Keeping residents engaged........ 24 Employee principles.................... 28
Amazing things dentists can do 32
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community From a car show to kid games and toys, adults and children alike enjoyed Healthy Horizons’ first Poker Run Children’s Hospital fundraiser.
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Local supporters of 2014 Poker Run Healthy Horizons would like to thank all the sponsors and vendors for making the first Hope4Kids Poker Run successful. Without the support of these fine merchants, this family-fun event would not have been possible. Thanks to Children’s Hospital for allowing us to host this fund-raiser in their name - an upstanding hospital that does great things for families.
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Dr. O’s true story By Dr. Osita A. Onyekwere The Cardiovascular Clinics want to have it at a fast-food drive-through speed, only at the Experts say that musicians have a longer life-expectancy than doctor’s office but not at the special occasion at the restaurant. physicians, and the highly sub-specialized medical or surgical Are anniversaries really more special than good health, more than specialists fair the worst in life expectancy. There is also a high percentage of failed marriages among doctors according to experts. accurate diagnosis, more than accurate prescription, more than It seems that those years or decades of trying to be the best has a price beyond money. Working, especially for physicians in private practice, can be quite grueling —the day and night calls, the expectation of delivering accurate, timely and compassionate diagnosis and treatment regardless of the weather, the time of day or night, the price of gas at the pump, the physical health, etc. The doctor who calls in sick is often looked down upon as a weakling, even patients laugh if the doctor is sick, “you are a doctor heal yourself.” When the patient is sick or just can’t sleep in the middle of the night he or she often calls the doctor! That same doctor who didn’t sleep because of those patients who couldn’t sleep then has to face the patients in the hospital or clinic setting who demand that the same doctor must be on time at the bedside in the hospital and on time at the clinic, and on time on the phone, and on time in responding to hospital emergency room calls and on time tending to the ones in distress or at the verge of dying, and on time to tend to the dying patient and comfort the family, and on time getting patients out of the hospital to meet the criteria set by the insurance companies who often refuse to pay the doctor or the hospital or both for keeping patients past their assigned times called length empathic care? of stay dictated by the insurance companies. After all, the doctor is human too, can be sick, can have family “What do you mean the doctor is sick, I took time from my job who can be sick, can have family members who resent the times at without pay to come to this appointment? What do you mean family frequently being interrupted by patient issues, who resent I have to wait an hour because the doctor has an emergency, I the long days and nights at work, who resent the doctor being too was scheduled to be seen an hour ago? I can’t put up with this tired at home to be fully engaged in family life, and so on. nonsense, my time is as valuable as the doctor’s time, I should As parents doctors are also send him or her a bill for wasting expected to be present for their my time waiting for him or her...” For many people the name “doctor” or Some people think that doctors just “physician” elicits different thoughts. Some children’s school activities, the ballgames, the recitals, to be on take their “sweet ass time” (actual think of a kind and caring person, some time and not disappoint the little quote!) and keep patients waiting, think of a person who always keeps them child who worked so hard to master the patients are backed up because waiting too long in the waiting room and the recital and looking to make sure of over-booking, the doctor takes too in the exam room, some think of the that daddy or mommy is there and long or too slow with other patients person with the skills to relieve suffering, not late again because of patients. but since I have waited this long The doctor must remember he has to take the same amount of and some may even think of someone anniversaries, birthdays, valentine’s time and address all my concerns, motivated by greed and pursuit of wealth. days and all the other special days. he is a doctor so I should be able The doctor also sometimes has to to talk to him about these other remember to cry even when it is not convenient or expected but things even if they are not in his field, he went to medical school, it is just right, just right because that patient meant so much all he is board-certified in general medicine as well as his specialty...” these years. The doctor also has to remember that the difference Paradoxically, the same patients who want the doctor to be between he or she and God is that he or she KNOWS that he or lightning-fast also want him or her to be thorough and accurate she is not GOD. each time, the same people who want a five-star restaurant meal 10
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Rural/Metro: In YOUR town By Don Bratcher Rural/Metro Regional Director Metro made it our priority to provide seamless coverage Much has changed since 1998, when Rural/Metro for the community. That’s just one example of our ability Ambulance entered the Etowah and St. Clair County markets. The last year is no different and has brought about to think locally about our business. We take great pride in becoming a part a great deal of change to the ambulance of the community. industry, both locally and nationally. Our outreach Industry consolidation, buyouts and efforts include closures, and new companies being teaching public established seems to be the norm - not health and safety to mention the increased focus and classes, partnering scrutiny on government regulations and with local compliance. For nearly 20 years, Rural/ organizations to Metro has been here, has stood the host community test of time and will continue to be the projects and premier ambulance service in the area events, and for the foreseeable future. working with Even in tough times, Rural/Metro schools to provide can be counted on to accomplish our safety programs new company motto, “People taking for children care of people, together we can do and families. anything!” Just named in the Gadsden Rural/Metro is Times as the “Best Ambulance Service” there 356 days a for the ninth consecutive year, Rural/ year, 24 hours a Metro is not satisfied with resting on our day! laurels. Having recently emerged from Our National restructuring, Rural/Metro is stronger Clinical Standards and healthier than ever and is poised for STEMI, stroke and focused on dynamically changing and cardiac the industry. The key components of arrest are proudly our strategic initiatives revolve around modelled after the our patients and our employees. In the highest standards last year we have literally turned Rural/ recommended Metro upside down and have a laserby the American like focus on taking care of our patients 2014 Paramedic of the Year - Robert Dillard Heart Association and building a culture within the and are aligned with CMS Core Measures for vascular organization that will motivate and drive our team to be the disease. We have standardized and integrated our protocols best we can be. for vascular care with the support of more than 50 physician Rural/Metro is not just an ambulance company; we are medical directors who share our commitment to improving partners with the communities we serve. In February of this patient outcomes. One hundred percent of our year, when called Rural/Metro would like to congratulate Robert emergency responders are trained to these standards, to action by the Dillard, for being named 2014 Paramedic providing expert care to nearly 10,000 patients each Gadsden Fire of the Year by the Gadsden Times. Robert year. Department to is Fire Chief for the Attalla Fire Department Rural/Metro has not only been here, but is provide coverage and works as a Paramedic for Rural/Metro committed to partnering with the community and for the entire Ambulance. Thanks for all you do, Robert! being the leader in changing the industry. Rural/ city of Gadsden, Metro is actively addressing the most urgent public due to the forced health emergencies in America. We are proud to bring the closure of another ambulance provider, we were en-route and in coverage within 20 minutes. Our team of professional highest levels of pre-hospital clinical care to the communities paramedics and EMT’s stepped up to the challenge and until we serve – making a measurable difference in improved patient outcomes. the EMS crisis in the city was resolved in late March, Rural/ 12
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family Too much screen time? Learn the benefits and dangers of electronic devices when it comes to your kid’s health in this short video. Children growing up today spend more
time with technology than any previous generation. Unfortunately, this also means that they spend more time sitting in front of a screen. But at what point have the kids had too much? From tablets and cell phones to TV’s and laptops, children
have a lot of opportunity for screen time. Although there are educational programs and apps, the negative effects of having too much media exposure seem to outweigh the positive. “On average kids spend about seven hours a day on media, but we’d really prefer to see kids playing,” said Dr. Dan Marullo, pediatric neuropsychologist at Children’s of Alabama. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that children under the age of 2 not watch any television and that older kids have no more than two hours of screen time per day. “If you are starting to see your child not spending as much time interacting with other families or friends, not playing, not engaging in favorite activities, research shows that there can be a link between too much media exposure and obesity and hypertension,” he said. Problems paying attention and concentrating, depression or anxiety, and even aggression can also be signs that your child has had too much media exposure. Here are a few ways to limit children’s screen time:
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Send your kids outside to play, or go play with them! Set a good example. Put down your cell phone and exchange watching television for something active. Limit the number of screen time hours.
When a program is over, turn the television off instead of surfing the channels. Set up a “media free zone” that includes bedrooms and the kitchen during dinner. Make a screen time schedule that all members of the family abide by.
Make TV time a family affair. Involve them in a sport such as baseball, ballet, lacrosse or swimming.
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Health care for the family By Phronsie Owens RN, C, Admissions Coordinator People all over the region have been putting their confidence in the care provided by the trained, certified staff at Piedmont Health Care and Rehab Center, and their variety of services offered at each location. From certified childcare to physical therapy to long term care, each facility has the trained, certified staff that continues to install confidence. Outpatient physical therapy works at Piedmont Health Care and Rehab Center is there to help patients achieve the highest level of their functioning and independence. Piedmont also provides excellent inpatient rehabilitation therapy. A 5-star facility as rated by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the 10 rehab rooms are private and there is a separate rehab entrance. Champion Rehab provides physical, occupational and speech therapy services as directed by the physician. Physical therapy is a rehabilitation discipline specializing in treating physical and functional impairments in patients of all ages. Piedmont’s goal is to improve mobility, strength and functional ability. Diagnoses that may indicate a need for outpatient physical therapy services include stroke, amputations, cardiac disease, balance disorders, hip or knee replacement and hip, knee, wrist and shoulder surgeries. The goal for patients requiring inpatient rehabilitation is to restore each patient to his or her highest level of activity and independence as quickly as possible. Examples of diagnoses that may require rehab services include stroke, weight loss, 16
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amputation, pneumonia, cardiac disease, pulmonary disease, balance disorders, difficulty swallowing and generalized weakness. Please call 256-477-8272 for more information.
When parents are seeking quality, certified daycare, Little Warriors Day Care Center is tops on the list. The day care center provides safe, affordable, high quality child care for the Piedmont community. The facility is state licensed with well supervised care AND they have an open door policy and encourage parents/caregivers to stop by anytime unannounced. Currently licensed for 21 children from six months to 12 years old and the center provides after school child care. Breakfast, lunch and snacks are provided. Hours are 6:30 a.m. through 5:30 p.m. Please call Julie Blevins, Director, at 256-447-9409 for more information. When family members begin suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia, turn to Piedmont Health Care Center. Although these issues can be challenging, Piedmont has designed a specialty unit that works. The state-of-the-art 18-bed unit is designed to provide the optimal environment for residents affected by the early to mid stages of Alzheimer’s/dementia disease.
Residents are involved in activities in safe and stimulating surroundings. All staff are trained to meet the specific challenges of Alzheimer’s/dementia. Many times there are other reasons patients need long-term care, and Piedmont Health Care Center provides excellent, safe care as well. The activities department offers an array of scheduled events including outings, movies, games, monthly birthday parties, church services and singings. Private and semi-private rooms are available as well as restorative nursing to prevent decline in function and to promote residents’ ability to adapt and adjust to living as independently and safely as possible. Some of the other benefits offered are housekeeping services, beauty and barber shop, outside courtyard, an on-call physician and a certified wound care nurse. Open and frequent communication is always welcomed with our residents and their families. Duggar Mountain Assisted Living and Specialty Care rounds out Piedmont’s topnotch care facilities. Large, comfortable rooms allow residents to settle in with their own personal furnishings and style to create a cozy and relaxing home they can call their own. Rooms are phone and cable ready. There are 16 private residences with nine of those reserved for Specialty Care. Residents are served three delicious meals a day in a spacious, beautifully decorated dining room. Residents of Dugger Mountain always have something to do with a schedule of engaging, adult-oriented activities. A staff member certified in dementia care is on duty 24-hours a day to manage and monitor residents in a serene, tranquil and safe environment. Please call 256447-9444 or stop by 1100 Dailey Street for a tour and more information.
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Tatyana Sycheva, MD Anniston
John Pinkston, MD Ft. Payne
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Georges Hobeika, MD Anniston and Sylacauga
Ashvini Sengar, MD Ft. Payne and Gadsden
Southeast Cancer Network is located near you when you need it most and with a staff that treats you like family.
Caring for patients close to home Family. From the moment a patient steps into Cancer Care Center of Anniston, that’s exactly how he feels - like a member of a caring, nurturing and protective family. “We take a very personal approach,” Dr. Tatyana Sycheva of Cancer Care Center of Anniston said. “We treat patients as individuals and we try to familiarize ourselves with their family situations.” And it’s not only the individual care the patients receive. Everything about each location, including Cancer Care Center of Anniston, Coosa Valley Regional Cancer Center in Sylacauga and Cancer Care Center of DeKalb in Ft. Payne, is designed to make not only the patient comfortable, but their family as well. “Everything about this center is designed to be uplifting, comforting and to improve their mood,” Dr. Georges Hobeika, Anniston and Sylacauga’s Radiation Oncologist, said. “Families are welcomed to come with the patients even for treatment and everything here accommodates them.
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“Many patients and their families will visit often after treatment just to say ‘hi’,” he said. 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. The Cancer Centers of Anniston, Ft. Payne and Sylacauga provide a one-stop location for patients to receive care by highly-skilled and trained doctors and staff members; they offer support group meetings; and provide cancer education for patients - all while treating each patient like a member of their family. Northeast Alabama Surgical Associates, which is located at McClellan Medical Mall adjacent to Cancer Care Center of Anniston, often refers its patients to the center. Dr. DeWayne Clark, a surgeon with Surgical Associates, often refers patients to the Cancer Center. He truly believes that physicians working together benefits the patient. “We frequently assist each other in cases, collaborating
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with each other on difficult cases to get a variety of opinions can’t answer a question, Dr. Hobeika can.” Each treatment center in the Southeast Cancer Network to come up with a consensus to best manage an individual patient’s care,” Dr. Clark said. “They all have special circum- has access to all of the partnerships formed by the network’s stances surrounding their medical conditions that deserve to central office, such as home health clinics, hospice agencies and other health care providers. And because of its centralbe treated individually.” ized design, the netOne of Dr. Clark’s work’s local treatment referrals, Kathy Ransbotfacilities, including tom of Oxford, could Anniston, Ft. Payne and not be more pleased Sylacauga, are able to with her treatment and offer the most modern, the entire staff in Anmulti-disciplinary cancer niston. treatment techniques, In October 2013, thereby providing a conKathy was diagnosed tinuity of care and serwith metastatic breast vice that is convenient cancer, mostly in her left and affordable. Once a breast. After Dr. Clark treatment plan has been performed her mastecestablished, the patient tomy, she was referred and his family only have to Dr. Sycheva for her to visit one location, follow-up treatment. lessening the expected “Tatyana has been stress and anxiety. great, I absolutely love “We want our patients her,” Kathy said. “She to be able to receive care makes you feel really close to their home, secure. I just can’t say their families and their enough about her.” support systems,” Keith Kathy also said it’s not Whitley, CEO of Southjust the doctors. east Cancer Network, “Terri (Vaughan) made said, “while also receivme very comfortable, ing premium treatment she told me of her own by the finest professionexperiences and I felt als at our facilities.” safe opening up to her,” Another reason to she said. “The nurses choose one of the Canmake you feel like you’re cer Care Centers is the part of the family and size of the facilities. you don’t have to wait Ft. Payne’s Radiation for your treatment - they Oncologist Dr. John get you in on time. “It’s important to have Anniston Office Manager Terri Vaughan with patient Kathy Ransbottom Pinkston said the smaller centers have your head in the right great advantages for patients. place when you’re going through treatment,” Kathy said. “It’s easier to get an appointment and there are no long “And you do when you come here. wait times for treatment,” he said. Plus, ALL treatments are “I’m feeling really good about myself.” available under one roof. “When patients first come in, they are terrorized not “We are also very reachable, approachable,” Dr. Sycheva knowing what is going to happen to them,” Dr. Hobeika said. “One hundred percent of the time someone will said. The relaxed atmosphere and skilled staff go a long way answer the phone and we will have an answer to the patient to relieve any fears or stress a patient or family might have that day.” about the disease. “It’s just the standard we hold here,” Terri said. “When “By collaborating with each other we provide the best anyou walk in the door, you become part of our family.” swers and treatment for our patients,” Dr. Sycheva said. “If I
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wellness Bicycling is meant to be fun Patrick “Wig” Wigley, 43, hangs a broken bicycle on a rack and twirls a specialized screwdriver to dislodge the broken part. Pop music plays in his workstation, and he listens for customers to come into his business, Wig’s Wheels, on 1229 Noble Street, Anniston. Customers are known to drop by to chat, to buy a new bicycle, or to have their bicycle repaired. Also, customers come to buy bicycle-related clothing and paraphernalia. Wig’s Wheels sells everything related to bikes. Wigley’s job as owner of this full-service bicycle shop combines his background as a medic in the Army and his love for riding bicycles. He enjoys the health benefits and still rides his own bicycle in spite of having a four-year-old and an 11-year-old. The hobby is a stress reliever for him.
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“I can finish a ride on Coldwater Mountain, where I have thought of nothing except the ride, and I think, ‘whoa, I feel so good,’” said Wigley. Most of Wigley’s customers buy road bicycles, but mountain bicycles are gaining in popularity, especially since Calhoun County has become the site of one of the nation’s best mountain-bike trails. Two of Wigley’s customers were recently in the bike shop talking about the weight loss they had experienced since they began biking. Jeff Brooks of Anniston, who appears to be in his 40s, pulls out his cell phone and shows side-by-side photos. He weighed 268 pounds four years ago, evidenced by the photo on the left. The photo on the right shows a 196-pound Brooks, his current weight.
“I took up bike-riding to lose weight and improve my overall health,” he said. “Then it became an addiction.” He rides about 150 miles a week. After Brooks began riding, he became so motivated to feel better that he began eating healthier. The more he rode, the better he said he felt. He realized he needed to be putting good fuel in his body in order to be a better rider. Gerald Shaw, strength and conditioning coach at Alexandria High School, began riding bikes about eight years ago. His weight dropped from 280 to 200, and he loved the competitive nature of the organized bike rides. Both men agree with Wigley that riding bicycles decreases their stress levels, which also leads to better health. Also, they like the social interaction and the opportunities to travel to bike rides. Shaw has taken part in rides in Nashville, Tenn., Mississippi, and Alabama. The sport lends itself to riders of all ages and health conditions. There are bicycles for those who want to go fast and for those who want to ride slowly. The three cyclists stood in the bike shop and discussed the need for drivers of cars to be more aware of those riding bicycles. Cyclists, too, must bear their share responsibility for being careful on the roads. “It’s 80 percent fun and 20 percent social,” said Wigley, looking up from a bicycle that he was repairing. “Ultimately, a bicycle is a toy and is meant to be fun.”
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Keeping residents engaged, happy By Brian Morrison Marketing Manager An interesting thing happened to Jan Haralson’s mother and father shortly after moving to Regency Pointe in 2012: They quickly became involved in some of the many activities and programs offered there. Now for some, that may not be big news. But for Bill and Frances Jordan, it’s a big deal. “My parents weren’t very social when they lived at home, but now I’m
rental apartment homes. It’s all served up within a warm and enriching environment steeped in Southern tradition. “For 30 years they were in a big house with five bedrooms, and it was just them living in a small area of the home,” Jan added. “It was way too much house, and they couldn’t keep up with the maintenance properly. And
instance, they don’t have to fix it, they don’t have to worry about that. They just pick up the phone and within a few hours it’s fixed. It’s amazing how well Regency Pointe keeps up with everything.” Plus, a lot of what makes Regency Pointe a great choice is the people who work there, Jan said. “Employees are so sweet to
amazed at all the activities they are enjoying,” Jan said. “They love the ice cream socials, musical programs and other activities. But it can be something as simple as dad getting the newspaper every morning and joining friends for coffee. They love it.” Participating in a variety of activities is just one aspect of the good life at Regency Pointe. The community caters to seniors who want the best in carefree, comfortable senior living, along with the assurance of knowing a professional team is available around the clock. With independent living, assisted living and memory care lifestyle options, residents enjoy the highest standards of care and services, outstanding amenities, delicious chefprepared meals, and nicely appointed
mom had to climb stairs every day, and with a walker that wasn’t easy.” So the Jordans downsized to a twobedroom apartment on the first floor, and things are much better. “That’s one of the big things that made the decision to move easier,” Jan said. “Around this area there are not a lot, if any, retirement communities with rental apartments available on the first floor. It’s perfect, and they have plenty of space.” Regency Pointe’s other big benefit is the fact that there is someone always close by whenever Bill and Frances may need help. “For my sister and me, that’s peace of mind,” Jan explained. “Let’s say there’s a maintenance issue or something goes wrong with the washing machine for
everybody, and the company does a great job of keeping good people,” she explained. “It takes a very special kind of person to work with older people day in and day out. So kudos to them.” Jan said she is fortunate to have Regency Pointe not too far from her Atlanta home, especially considering Rainbow City is a small town. “Now mom says, ‘This is the best place to be.’ Who knows, maybe had they realized earlier on how easier life would be, maybe they would have moved sooner.”
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Principles make the difference By J. David McCormack President/CEO RMC is a 338 bed regional hospital that offers patients personalized, top rated health care using the most sophisticated equipment and skilled staff that one might expect to receive only in bigger cities. As a community based nonprofit, our mission is built on five principles that drive our employees, physicians and administrative leadership: Leadership - remaining the region’s premier choice for health care, ensuring the continued provision of multiple specialties and support services. Quality - delivering advanced high quality medical care that focuses on meeting the needs of each individual patient. Stewardship - operating an efficient hospital system that is financially sustainable. Community - maintaining upscale and convenient facilities and services, providing programs, education and services necessary to promote community health and minimize health disparities. People - attracting and recruiting skilled and compassionate clinical and support staff, and prioritizing the job satisfaction and career progression of our employees.
also expanded our technology and services offered to patients. RMC has added the only machinery of its kind in our area used for balance testing and rehabilitative programs. We offer daVinci Surgical options for a variety of surgical
procedures including single incision surgeries, minimizing pain and recovery time in most cases. With patient-centered Mom and Baby care, the Women’s and Children’s Programs at RMC are recognized as Alabama’s only baby friendly birthing facility. We continue to be Joint Commission certified as well as Serving the patients of Calhoun, Clay, Cleburne, Randolph and recognized by The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama as Talladega Counties a Center of Distinction for Hip/Knee Replacement. RMC is RMC continues to expand our healthcare footprint ranked in the top 5% of all in Northeast Alabama. accredited cancer centers by With a focus on providing Quick Facts s Founded in 1940 to include a nursing academy the Commission on Cancer. primary care services to s 338 Bed Acute Care Facility s 1200 Employees We were recognized by U.S. our patients in the most s 180 Physicians and Specialists s Accredited Sleep Center News and World Report for rural communities, we have s Balance Center featuring equipment used at NASA quality programs. Our sister opened offices in several s Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Programs s DaVinci Robot for advanced surgical procedures facility RMC Jacksonville outlying areas. By providing s Level II Trauma Center Emergency Dept was again recognized as one physician coverage as well as s Cancer Center accredited by The American College of Surgeons of Modern Healthcare’s Best making specialists available in s Alabama’s ONLY Baby Friendly Designated Hospital s Specialized program for Wound Healing Places To Work! We also offices and clinics in Heflin, continue our affiliation with Piedmont, Jacksonville, UAB through our Nurse Oxford, Roanoke, Anniston and Talladega, we are truly bringing quality healthcare to the Navigator Program within the Cancer Care Center. Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center is truly communities RMC serves. committed to Advanced Technology. Advanced Care. Not only has RMC expanded through location, we have 26
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Dr. Whitman Welch with Oxford Dental Care wants to spread the word about many other important services that Dentists offer other than teeth cleaning and repairs. One such service is the treatment of periodontal disease, which erodes the supporting bone around the teeth. Dr. Welch, along with Drs. Donald King and Marvin Poland, said that poor gum health may effect a patient’s general health. “We have found that the same bacteria that cause periodontal disease have also been implicated in other health problems,� Dr. Welch said. The chronic inflammation from periodontal disease has been found to exacerbate diseases such as atherosclerosis, diabetes and upper respiratory diseases. Other services offered by dentists include: Dietary Consultation Many people think that brushing and flossing alone can prevent tooth decay, but the fact
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is that the frequency of consumption of highly refined sugars is a much greater factor than oral hygiene. Dentists recommend that patients limit consumption of all sugar containing beverages to meal times only and drink water at all other times.
Treatment of Sleep Apnea and Snoring Custom oral appliances
can be fabricated that fit over the teeth are used while patients sleep to treat obstructive sleep apnea and snoring, disorders that result from an obstruction of the airway by the tongue and other tissues during sleep which results in decreased oxygen flow to the body (most importantly the brain). Oral appliances support the lower jaw in a way that allows the patient to have an open airway during sleep.
Mouthguards that prevent excessive tooth wear and TMJ
Custom-fit trays that are protective and keep your teeth from contacting
each other can be made to decrease the activity of the chewing muscles during sleep and can prevent to onset of TMJ disorders by protecting the joints and muscles used to chew. Sedation Dentistry Typically we will use oral medications combined with nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to make patients more comfortable and even unaware of the procedure. This is especially helpful for patients with dental anxiety or patients undergoing lengthy procedures. Cosmetic services Patients who want whiter and more attractive teeth can have them bleached with products that are often stronger, safer and more effective than those bought over the counter. In addition, in-office bleaching can whiten teeth dramatically within an hour. Invisalign or minor tooth recontouring enable dentists to dramatically improve a smile with minimally invasive techniques.
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resources ALCOHOL & DRUG TREATMENT Bradford Health Services (256) 237-4209 Fellowship House (256) 236-7229
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Love Talk’s Healthy Relationships (256) 417-7817
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DAY SPA Monet Salon and Day Spa (256) 237-1107
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AMBULANCE SERVICE Anniston Emergency Medical Services (256) 237-8572
DENTAL CARE Dr. Bruce Young, DMD (256) 435-4464
Rural Metro (256) 546-1631
Dr. David Cummings (256) 237-2851
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ARTIFICIAL LIMBS Artificial Limb and Brace Center (256) 236-2562 Hanger Clinic (256) 235-5664 ASSISTED LIVING Autumn Cove (256) 831-7474
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EMERGENCY RESPONSE Home Helpers of Jacksonville (256) 776-7769
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EYE CARE SERVICES Anniston Eye Clinic (256) 236-0300
Flannagan Dental (256) 238-8881 Jacksonville Comprehensive Dentistry (256) 435-2007
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Dugger Mountain Assisted Living & Specialty Care Facility (256) 447-9444 Home at Heart, LLC (256) 770-9777 NHC Place (256) 835-3959 The Meadows of Jacksonville Assisted Living (256) 782-2801 Signature In-Home Care, Inc. (256) 831-3250 AUTOMOBILES
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Sarrell Regional Dental Center for Public Health (256) 741-7340 Timothy A. Kerper DMD, P.C. (256) 237-8174
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EAR, NOSE & THROAT SERVICES Northeast Alabama Audiology (256) 543-8899 ELDER LAW
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FAMILY ACTIVITIES Banning Mills (770) 834-9149
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CustomBilt Pondtoons (334) 470-0077 Mt Cheaha Harley Davidson (256) 832-8888 Motorcycle Sports (256) 831-6495 Wig’s Wheels (256) 237-9447
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COUNSELING Bodenheimer Psychological & Counseling Center (256) 236-0070 Couch Counseling PC (256) 235-3799 38 Healthy Horizons
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FARM SUPPLIES Snead Agriculture (256) 832-1335
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Alabama Teacher’s Credit Union (256) 238-1161-- Anniston (256) 539-3646 – Gadsden (256) 831-2351 -- Oxford
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FITNESS CENTERS City of Anniston Aquatics & Fitness Center (256) 847-7349 Curves Saks (256) 238-1739 Snap Fitness (256) 399-0190 Stoked Crossfit (256) 390-6581 YMCA of Calhoun County (256) 238-9622
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HOME CARE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Alamed Health Care Services, Inc. (256) 238-1444
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HOME HEALTH CARE Gentiva Home Health (256) 835-7101 Home at Heart, LLC (256) 770-9777
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The Landmark Nephrology & Hypertension Clinic, P.C. (256) 236-0994
Noland Hospital of Anniston (256) 741-6141
Riverview Regional Medical Center (256) 543-5200 Stringfellow Memorial Hospital (256) 235-8900
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HYPERTENSION SPECIALISTS The Landmark Nephrology & Hypertension Clinic, P.C. (256) 236-0994
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Fitness Rush Equipment, LLC (256) 770-9966
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HOSPITALS Children’s of Alabama (205) 939-9100
Regional Medical Center (256) 741-6464
FUNERAL HOMES Chapel Hill Funeral Home (256) 820-5151 Goodson Funeral Home (256) 237-9771 Gray Brown Service (256) 236-3441 Miller Funeral Home and Crematory (256) 831-4611 HEALTH & WELLNESS Casey Family Chiropractic (256) 405-9332 Dr. Snouffer’s & The Carlton Clinic (256) 403-5652
New Beacon Hospice (256) 236-5334 SolAmor/ Countryside Hospice (256) 782-3560
Signature In-Home Care, Inc. (256) 831-3250 Staff Medical Service HH (256) 405-4022
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HOSPICE Comfort Care Hospice (256) 547-3050
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IN HOME HEALTH Always There Inc. (205) 824-0224
Signature In-Home Care, Inc. (256) 831-3250 INDEPENDENT SENIOR LIVING Autumn Cove (256) 831-7474
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Sivley’s All Natural Nutrition (256) 624-0140 Snap Fitness (256) 399-0190 Therapeutic Health Services (256) 237-1747
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HEALTH CARE Amedisys Home Health Services (256) 820-2503 Gentiva Hospice (256) 831-2964
Quality of Life Health Services- Anniston (256) 236-0221
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HEALTH CARE CENTERS Legacy Village of Jacksonville (256) 782-0960
LIVING AIDS Grizzard Living Aids (256) 237-2006
Piedmont Health Care & Rehab Center (256) 447-8258
MASSAGE THERAPY Monet Salon and Day Spa (256) 237-1107
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HEALTH CLUBS Anniston Family Fitness Center (256) 237-4206 HEALTH FOOD STORE St. John’s Nutrition (235) 835-9588
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Mustard Seed Massage Company (256) 239-4880 MEDICAL IMAGING SERVICES Advanced Imaging (256) 835-0835
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Martin’s Pharmacy (256) 831-6116 Physicians Home Health Superstore (256) 546-8820 Walgreens (256) 782-1502
MEDICAL OFFICES Clinton M. Ray M.D. Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (256) 241-4842 Oxford Primary Care & Weight Loss Center (256) 832-8802 TMS Wellness Institute, Inc. (256) 434-1867
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MEDICAL SERVICES Alternative Health & Wellness (256) 454-2214 Crawford Clinic (256) 240-7272
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MEDICAL SPA Prestige Medical Spa (256) 241-6772
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MENTAL HEALTH TMS Wellness Institute, Inc. (256) 434-1867
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ONCOLOGY Alabama Cancer Care (256) 547-0536
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MORTUARY K.L. Brown Memory Chapel (256) 231-2334 K.L. Brown Funeral Home & Crematory (256) 435-7042 Miller Funeral Home and Crematory (256) 831-4611
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NURSING HOMES Golden Living (256) 831-0481 Jacksonville Health & Rehabilitation, LLC (256) 435-7704 NHC HealthCare (256) 831-5730
Cancer Care Center of Anniston (256) 847-3369 Cancer Care Center of DeKalb (256) 845-3500 Coosa Valley Regional Cancer Center (256) 245-0297
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OPTICAL GOODS Anniston Eye Clinic (256) 236-0300 Dawson’s Vision Center (256) 238-8718 or 1-800-588-8718 East Alabama Eye Clinic (256) 237-0371
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OB/GYN Dr. Braden Richmond (256) 435-2229 OB-GYN Associates of Anniston (256) 294-7010
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OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE EMSI/Occupational Safety Services, Inc. (256) 835-6090 OccMed South LLC (256) 236-9400 40
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PHYSICAL THERAPY Champion Sports Medicine (256) 832-1988 Clinton M. Ray M.D. Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (256) 241-4842 Rehab Partners P.C. (256) 820-8555 Wilhoite & Associates of Oxford (256) 241-7500 Wilhoite & Associates, P.C. (256) 237-7500
OPTOMETRISTS America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses (256) 419-2002 Anniston Eye Clinic (256) 236-0300 Murrell, Svensen & Ellis (256) 236-7516
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ORTHODONTISTS Dr. John Benton (256) 237-1537 Dr. Joseph A. Walker Jr. (256) 236-1623
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PHARMACIES CVS Pharmacy (256) 832-0046
PHYSICIANS Advanced Dermatology and Skin Care Specialists (256) 235-3660 Alabama Allergy and Skin Cancer CareDr. Charles Brentnall (256) 238-0808 Allergy and Asthma Center (256) 835-1909 Anniston Oncology P.C. (256) 238-1011 Anniston Radiology Group, P.C. (256) 236-3485 C.A.R.E.S. of Anniston 1325 Quintard Avenue Anniston, AL 36201 (256) 741-1339 C.A.R.E.S. of Oxford (256) 835-0076 Cheaha Women’s Health and Wellness LLC (256) 241-0885 Dr. Charlie Williams (256) 835-8885 Dr. Keel & Associates Healthcare (256) 835-4756 Dr. Roland Cook (256) 235-5006 Dr. Wyndol Hamer (256) 644-0040 Ear, Nose and Throat/Facial Plastic Surgery (256) 238-0200 JS Physicians Management Corp. (256) 235-5089 Joseph B. Howell, Ph. D. (256) 238-8113 Mohammad F. Ismail (256) 236-0397 North Alabama Women’s Center (256) 236-9995 Northeast Alabama Pathology (256) 235-5272
OB-GYN Associates of Anniston (256) 294-7010 Oxford Family Practice (256) 831-7100 Piedmont Family Medical Center (256) 792-9322 RMC Neurology (256) 236-1303 RMC Urology (256) 237-6717 Staff Of Life Medical Corp., P.C. (256) 236-0397 Thomas Properties, LLC (256) 237-0215 Masumi Yamamuro (256) 741-6109
Pediatrics Plus, P.C. (256) 241-2671 Purohit Pediatric Clinic (256) 741-9799
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PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES Bodenheimer Psychological & Counseling Center (256) 236-0070 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
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PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS Anniston Family Practice PC (256) 237-8527 Anniston General Surgery Center, PC (256) 240-9660 Anniston Orthopaedic Associates, PA (256) 236-4121 Clinton M. Ray Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine (256) 241-4842 Dorothy Nelder M.D. (256) 447-1375 Northeast AL Surgical Associates (256) 237-1624 The Cardiovascular Clinics P.C. (256) 237-0025 The Surgery Center (256) 241-2230
VENTILATION AirMedic LLC (256) 365-1526
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SENIOR SERVICES Alzheimer’s Association (256) 880-1575
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SKIN CARE Alabama Allergy and Skin Cancer CareDr. Charles Brentnall (256) 238-0808 The Laser and Skin Care Center (256) 835-1150 Totally Pamper Me! Natural Nail Spa & Image Boutique (256) 236-4447
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WEDDINGS/SPECIAL EVENTS Alexander’s Great Events (256) 831-8050 Fiddler’s Green (256) 435-6055 Top Notch Events (256) 239-4950 Howell Vending & Party Rental, LLC (256) 820-9500
WEIGHT CONTROL & WEIGHT LOSS CENTERS Anniston Weight Control (256) 231-7999 Gadsden Weight Control (256) 442-2686 McClellan Park Weight Loss Center of Anniston (256) 241-6334
PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS – OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE
PEDIATRICIANS Allergy and Asthma Center (256) 835-1909 Dr. Jose Caballero (256) 236-4845 Pediatric Care Center of NE Alabama (256) 237-1184
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SPA Monet Salon and Day Spa (256) 237-1107 Prestige Medical Spa (256) 241-6772
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE Therapeutic Health Services (256) 237-1747
YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS Boys and Girls Clubs of East Central Alabama (256) 236-7050 Big Brothers Big Sisters of NE ALCalhoun County (256) 241-3525
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References: Revised July 15, 2014 from the Real Yellow Pages, Greater Calhoun County, April 20132014, www.yellowbook.com and www.411.com. Retrieved July 2, 2013 from the Real Yellow Pages, Greater Calhoun County,April 2012-2013, www. yellowbook.com and www.411.com. Retrieved: August 2012, www.yellowbook.com. Retrieved: September 10, 2010 from Area Agency on Aging. Disclaimer: Healthy Horizons provides this resource directory free of charge. Healthy Horizons strives to assure that the information contained in this directory is accurate and up to date. However, the user is advised that Healthy Horizons does not endorse the organizations listed in this directory, nor does exclusion in this directory signify disapproval. The consumer is strongly encouraged to seek information from the organization and assess if this organization meets your particular needs.
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Outdoor living at its finest By Gwen Bishop Editor There is no doubt that one of the best things about living in Alabama are the number of days available to spend enjoying the outdoors. From the cool mornings and evenings of early Spring to the temperate Fall football afternoons, people love to spend time with family and friends
enjoying the different seasons that Alabama weather brings. Anniston Fireplace and Patio has spent more than 35 years making sure people are enjoying their time outdoors to the fullest. Whether the outdoor area is a simple grill and patio set to a fullblown, top-of-the-line kitchen area, the knowledgeable and well-trained staff at Anniston Fireplace and Patio will make every outdoor occasion perfect. 42
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Owner and President James Malone said when he started Anniston Fireplace and Patio they simply specialized in wood-burning hearths - for indoors and outdoors. Over the years, they continued to add different items to their showroom which is now over 5000 square feet and today they are Visit James Malone, Regina Martin or Kurt Nelson today to discover the best products for outdoor living a one-stop shop for outdoor living. this place when he came here,” James “We’ve been able to said. provide a niche that had Another service that Anniston not been met here,” James Fireplace and Patio offers is the said. “Before, people had ability to work with a Certified to drive to Birmingham or Landscape Architect. Bob Elam has Atlanta for these high-end been contracting with the store for 25 products. years. Bob works with homeowners to “Because we also provide design beautiful, functional outdoor great customer service, a living spaces that meet the needs of lot of our customers are each family. repeat ‘offenders’,” he said. “Bob works closely with the “Maybe they came in 25 customer to find out exactly what they years ago, then again 10 are looking for based on the space, years ago.” then he sketches out the plans,” James The combination of said. “Once the plans are finalized, excellent customer service, he brings them to us. We pull all the high-quality products products together and can set up the and the ability to provide space for the homeowner. everything for outdoor “This is real turnkey operation,” he living has kept Anniston said. Fireplace and Patio number Because there is never a bad time 1 on area homeowners’ to enjoy the Alabama outdoors, stop lists as a go-to place when by Anniston Fireplace and Patio updating, remodeling, or just adding to see exactly how they can help to their outdoor living space. improve your outdoor living space. Sales Manager Kurt Nelson, who Their showroom is located at 3815 came to Anniston via San Francisco, Hwy 431 N in Leatherwood Plaza. has been a fixture at the store for 10 You can also peruse their website years. James said he was the “go-to to view all their products at www. guy” for customers because he has annistonfireplaceandpatio.com, such a deep knowledge base of all or phone them at 256.236.1114. outdoor living products, especially Showroom hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. high-end hearth products. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m.-2 “He really pumped some life into p.m. on Saturday.
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