By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Epileptologist Dr. Katy Lalor knew she wanted to be a doctor early in life. She gave a presentation for career day while in junior high about her desire to become a neurologist with a focus on the treatment of epilepsy. “I actually met with my neurologist and got my own records to show everybody,” Lalor said. She knows firsthand what it is like … [Read more...]
‘There Is Hope’: One Place Metro Family Justice Center Is There for Victims of Domestic Violence
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw A cornerstone of Southern culture is domestic etiquette, practices to follow to present our best faces to the public because we all know God isn’t the only one who judges. Violence in the household is something Emily Post would certainly deem too unpleasant to discuss at the dinner table. Yet, domestic violence when kept private costs … [Read more...]
‘Never Walk Alone’: Forge Survivor Center to Host Haute Pink Fashion Show Highlighting Breast Cancer Patients and Survivors
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Forge Breast Cancer Survivor Center is introducing a fundraiser celebrating patients and survivors. Haute Pink is a fashion show designed to inspire those affected by cancer and raise awareness for Forge’s mission to build a community of survivors and volunteers to help patients navigate their breast … [Read more...]
Saint George Middle Eastern Food Festival to be Held Sept. 23-25
As Saint George Melkite Catholic Church celebrates its centennial year in 2021, it also prepares for its 39th Middle Eastern Food Festival scheduled for Sept. 23-25. Due to a resurgence of the COVID-19 virus, festival organizers have modified this year’s festival out of concern for the safety of patrons and parishioners. This year, the festival will be limited to … [Read more...]
Farmers to Families Produce Boxes Available at the LJCC Sept. 14
The Levite Jewish Community Center is responding to the needs of the Birmingham Community by serving as a Farmers to Families distribution site for the Community Food Bank of Alabama today, Sept. 14. LJCC staff and volunteers along with N.E. Miles Jewish Day School students will pass out up to 300 boxes of fresh produce to those in need on a first come first serve basis today … [Read more...]