By June Mathews Who says a good drummer can’t deliver a good sermon? Not anybody who knows Dave Malick. Malick challenges stereotypes each Sunday when he sets aside his drumsticks after playing with the worship team at Riverchase Baptist Church, steps to mid-podium and begins to preach. Interim pastor of the Hoover church since August, Malick has played on the worship team … [Read more...]
No Tricks, Just Treats!: The Philbin House’s Halloween Makeover Celebrates Neighborhood Fun
By Emily Williams With the final day of October fast approaching, the setting sun gives way to festive yard lighting, inflatable creatures and all things spooky in homes and across lawns throughout the city of Birmingham. While some settle for no decorations and some for a simple pumpkin on the front porch, there are other families who like to go the extra mile to make their … [Read more...]
Fashion Volunteers: Linly Heflin Celebrates 60 Years of Scholarship and Fashion
By Emily Williams Sixty years have passed since the Linly Heflin Unit began its annual Scholarship Fashion Show, raising more than $6 million to help women in Alabama pursue higher education. This marks the 35th year that the women’s service organization has partnered with Gus Mayer to host its annual fashion show, which will be held on Oct. 17 at The Club. Members of the … [Read more...]
Linda Brady Forges On: Support Center Helps Breast Cancer Survivor Cope
By Ingrid Howard When Linda Brady was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, she didn’t understand a lot of what the doctors were telling her. She was 61 years old and had gone to the doctor for her regular gynecological exam and mammogram. She made sure to have the recommended regular tests, especially because she had a history of breast cancer in her family. When she had … [Read more...]
Team Leader: Grandview Cancer Center Director Calls Her New Job a ‘Good Challenge’
By Donna Cornelius Dr. Jennifer De Los Santos has no trouble identifying what she likes most and least about her job as the new Grandview Cancer Center’s medical director. “The best thing is curing cancer,” she said. “The hardest thing is not curing it.” Before joining the Grandview team, De Los Santos, 48, was an associate scientist and professor in the University of … [Read more...]