By Ally MorrisonDr. Anil Rajendra says he has always been intrigued by the cardiovascular system. He understood it intuitively when he was taking biology in school, he said, and his interest revived after he went to medical school. Last month, the cardiologist broke new ground in the treatment of atrial fibrillation when he used the Octaray Mapping … [Read more...]
Family History: Retired BellSouth Exec Believes Knowing Heredity Is Crucial for Combating Heart Disease
By Rubin E. Grant Carlton Baker traveled from Birmingham to New Mexico in the fall to do some bow hunting for elk, just as he has done for a number of years. When he landed an elk, he took a picture and sent it to his doctor and friend, James Michael Parks. Parks, a cardiologist and chairman of cardiology at Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital, is one of … [Read more...]
Work It: High-Energy Three15 Cycling Studio Dealing With Effects of COVID
By Rubin E. GrantUsually the start of a new year brings more clients to the Three15 cycling studio in Homewood, with folks looking to honor their resolutions of shedding a few pounds and improving their fitness.But this year is different. Because the COVID-19 pandemic continues to linger, there haven’t been as many people signing up for classes this month, … [Read more...]
‘A Silent Disability’: Dr. Katy Lalor Dedicates Career to Supporting Epilepsy Patients Like Herself
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...]