The Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama recently announced an investment of $1.05 million in Alabama-based breast cancer research. This donation brings the organization’s total contributions over 25 years to nearly $11 million. Matching its 2019 investment, the organization will support 14 research projects throughout the state, including studies at the O’Neal … [Read more...]
Second Chance: St. Vincent’s Physicians, Surgeons Work Together to Give Triple-Bypass Patient a New Lease on Life
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw Local business owner Bobby Yeager was given a new lease on life in August. After putting off a scheduled visit with his cardiologist, Dr. Michael Wilensky of Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System, in March, he finally kept the appointment in August. What Wilensky found led to triple-bypass surgery with cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Parvez Sultan. “I … [Read more...]
Back In The Kitchen: John Cassimus Partners With SpyPoint to Create Cooking Series
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw With his new cooking series, Darn Hungry, John Cassimus is not only exploring new challenges, he’s revisiting his roots with a mission to inspire people to create a simple meal that they can be proud of. In the 12-part series, produced by SpyPoint and published on its website, Cassimus hopes to inspire viewers to master simple techniques. He … [Read more...]
‘Medical Giant’: Local Journalist and Author Pens History of Birmingham Medical Community
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw From its beginnings as a rough and tumble coal mining community, Birmingham has grown into a polished medical community nationally known for its work to advance medical knowledge. A new book by local author and reporter Lynn Edge, “From Steel Mills to Stethoscopes: A History of the Birmingham Medical Profession,” recounts that … [Read more...]
Treasure It or Toss It: Organize BHAM Founder Alex Sasser Gives Tips to Declutter Your Home
By Emily Williams-Robertshaw The spaces we live in have become our quarantine zones, our classrooms, our offices, our restaurants and bars. With so many roles a home has to play in a pandemic, clutter is bound to take over. Decluttering and organizing the home can be a time-consuming and daunting task. Birmingham resident Alex Sasser knows this firsthand. It’s the reason she … [Read more...]