By Emily WilliamsThough the modern-day king of fairy tales, Walt Disney has been quoted as saying, “You are not doing a child a favor by trying to shield him from reality.” A reality that goes hand-in-hand with growing up and maturing in any educational system is the struggle to maintain healthy relationships with peers. Because these struggles happen in school hallways … [Read more...]
Tiny Procedures: Yield Lifesaving Results Birmingham Heart Clinic Doctors Keep up With New Procedures Year-Round
By Sarah KuperFebruary is American Heart Month, but for the physicians of the Birmingham Heart Clinic, it is just like any other time of the year.That’s because preventing and treating the many complicated conditions of the heart is a year-round job.Drs. James Towery and Robert Yoe are interventional cardiologists with Birmingham Heart Clinic.They … [Read more...]
A Hero for Homewood: Wil Drake’s Brioche Doughnuts Hit the Sweet Spot
By Donna CorneliusLooking for a sweet treat? You can’t go wrong holding out for a Hero – as in Hero Doughnuts.After launching his brioche doughnuts at pop-ups and at the Market at Pepper Place, chef Wil Drake now has a storefront in Homewood. Hero Doughnuts is at 3027 Central Ave., right behind Nabeel’s Café and Market. The store opened last year on Halloween.You’ll … [Read more...]
Starting Young: Cardiologist to Speak on Preventing Heart Condition Before It Starts During Lecture Series
By Sarah KuperGrowing up in a family of physicians, Dr. Gustavo Morales said he always knew what career he would pursue. Now, his love of medicine and his interest in the workings of the human heart have brought him to Grandview Medical Center as a cardiologist with Alabama Cardiovascular Group. Morales is board certified in cardiac electrophysiology and cardiovascular … [Read more...]
50 Years of Integration: Samford Recognizes Anniversary With Author Eric Motley Speech on Childhood in Freed Slave Community, Other Events
By Sarah KuperThis year marks the 50th anniversary of integration at Samford University. As part of the commemoration of the enrollment of the first African-American student, Audrey Lattimore Gaston Howard, administrators are hosting several events to celebrate contributions of African-American students and alumni. On March 1, author Eric Motley – previous Samford … [Read more...]