By Emily WilliamsThe Future of Cancer Treatment is headed in a more personal direction, said UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center’s new director, Dr. Michael Birrer.Birrer said the ability to diagnose the cause of an individual’s cancer and use that information to target treatment is helping patients survive longer and suffer less.“The future is bright in that there is … [Read more...]
Striking the Right Balance: Experts Weigh in on Importance of Choosing Students’ Extracurriculars Wisely
By Sarah Kuper The beginning of the school year comes with new challenges for students and parents. Some are trivial, like finding the right locker, while others can make a lifelong difference. Recently, Dr. Heather Austin, UAB expert in clinical child psychology and pediatric psychology, tackled the topic of managing a student’s extracurricular commitments. In an article … [Read more...]
Fight the Good Fight: Cancer Society Honors Robert E. Reed Foundation During Gala
By Sarah Kuper The Birmingham chapter of the American Cancer Society will host its annual Hope Gala on Aug. 19. The evening will include dinner, live music and an auction with dozens of items and packages, including tickets to the musical “Hamilton” in Atlanta along with a suite at the Ritz Carlton. The goal of the event is to celebrate and support the work of the American … [Read more...]
Hitting the Trail for a Cause: Local Men Hike Pacific Crest Trail to Raise Money for Rett Syndrome Research
By Sarah Kuper Bennett Fisher and friend William Wells are three weeks into a 100-day hike on the 2,659-mile Pacific Crest Trail. They are trekking from the southern border of California to the northern border of Washington state. But Fisher and Wells aren’t just in it for the scenic views or bragging rights.They hike for Julie. Julie Grace Carroll is a Pell City … [Read more...]
Reading Aloud: Local Author Gives Voice to his Third Novel
By June Mathews Some of Dr. Stephen Russell’s earliest memories are being read to and hearing bedtime stories told by his father. With a love for spoken stories instilled in him from a young age, it’s only natural that he would enjoy verbally sharing stories with others. In fact, Russell now reads and interprets stories for his kids in the “Dad’s Summer Book Club” he … [Read more...]