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Your Community Hospital
A highlight during this time of the
year is the graduation of physicians
from medical residency programs
around the country. Many of these
new physicians will practice in the
surrounding communities we serve.
This benefits all of us and is one of the
primary reasons Huntsville Hospital
invests in the local residency program.
More physicians mean more access to
David Spillers, CEO
the professionals you may need. We
are pleased to welcome these new physicians to Huntsville,
Madison and surrounding cities. It’s great to work in a health
care system and live in a region that has so much to offer and
attracts new physicians and their families.
If you or a member of your family is looking for a family
physician, we would be glad to help you find one. Call our
Physician Network at (256) 265-3000 or visit us online at
huntsvillehospital.org/physiciancare.
Parkway campus of our Decatur Morgan Hospital. The report
was based on 2012-13 Medicare charge data, a time when
Parkway was operated by previous owners, Capella, a forprofit company. When Huntsville Hospital acquired Parkway,
we began the process of bringing Parkway’s charges in line
with ours. The result was a 58 percent reduction in charges. Even
though we shared the reduction in charges with the media,
regrettably some chose not to include this information in their
story. We wanted you to know the facts.
This summer is our 120th anniversary of service to our
community. Because we are open 24/7/365, it’s easy to let the
years pass by almost unnoticed. But 120 years is a milestone
worth noting. None of us were here when the hospital opened
in 1895, but we’re all benefiting today from the contributions
made by the generations of Huntsville Hospital team members
who preceded us. We are grateful for that heritage and our
community support; and we are committed to doing our part
for the generations to come.
Stay well,
You may have read or heard a report earlier this summer that
created a wrong perception about one of our Health System
hospitals. The report listed hospitals across the nation with
the highest charges. Among the hospitals listed was the
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SUMMER 2015
IN THIS ISSUE
Health care beyond the walls of the hospital....................4
Behind the white coat...................................................................7
Caring for the hearts of Madison............................................8
Big focus on little patients..........................................................9
15th in nation to acquire 256-slice CT.............................10
Women benefit from 3D mammo........................................11
A setting to celebrate life more richly................................12
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The rest of the story...................................................................14
Swim for Melissa celebrates 10 years...............................15
Out and about in our community.........................................16
Weight loss surgery offers new beginnings....................19
On the Cover:
Kristina Johnson keeps memories of her daughter
Angela Marie close to her heart.
Senior Horizons............................................................................ 20
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TAKING HEALTH CARE
BEYOND THE WALLS OF THE HOSPITAL
Jean Wessel Templeton at The Community Free Clinic
Improving the health of individuals and families in our community
is a worthy goal. In fact, it is the very heart of Huntsville Hospital’s
mission. Nearly 20 years ago, a strategy was developed by the
hospital to more effectively accomplish that mission outside the
walls of Huntsville Hospital. The approach in improving health
was based on strategic partnerships with local health-related
organizations that were already serving our community. The
intent of Huntsville Hospital’s Community Health Initiative
program, as it became known, was to support innovative new
programs that addressed unmet health needs in the
community.
The catalyst for the Community Health Initiative was a
comprehensive community health assessment that was
completed in 1995 by the hospital. The Health Care
Authority Board, governing board of Huntsville Hospital,
committed $500,000 to be granted annually to local not-forprofit agencies to address the needs identified by the study.
A 20-member committee of volunteers was appointed to
oversee the grant awards and to monitor the progress of the
recipient programs. Since the first grant awards in 1996, 47
local health agencies have received $8.8 million to build a
healthier Huntsville and Madison County.
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Over the years, the Community Health Initiative has helped
provide the seed money for several major programs in our
community, including the Community Free Clinic, HEALS
Clinics in our schools, New Hope Clinic, CASA’s Safety Net
Health Care Program and many more. Beth Martin, a member
of the Health Care Authority Board, serves as the chair of
Huntsville Hospital’s Community Health Initiative. “We are
so pleased that Huntsville Hospital has been able to support
health improvement efforts with our partner organizations.
Through the Community Health Initiative, we have supported
programs that have touched thousands of lives and have
made a positive difference in the overall health and well-being
of residents here,” she said. Martin credited Jean Wessel
Templeton, former chair of the Community Health Initiative,
for her role in leading the program for nearly 15 years.
“I am amazed by the efforts that our
local not-for-profit agencies make
every day in serving our community.”
- Jean Wessel Templeton
Templeton, a longtime hospital board member, spoke recently
about her service to the hospital program. “When the program
was established, it was in response to the community’s needs.
The structure for operating the committee was set up then
and it continues today. I remember riding by the Community
Free Clinic in the early days on Franklin Street and seeing
the patients lining up to visit a doctor or a nurse practitioner;
I remember touring the first Heals Clinic at Lincoln School
and seeing the waiting room’s bright posters and colorful
hand prints on the walls that the children had contributed; I
remember going to New Hope and viewing the beautiful clinic
already in operation. At all of these sites the enthusiasm and
love of the administrators and volunteers for their programs
was just overwhelming. There are many other programs like
these that have been established, encouraged and equipped
by the Community Health Initiative,” she said.
“I am amazed by the efforts that our local not-for-profit agencies
make every day in serving our community. What they do
seems at times like an impossible task, yet they make a huge
difference in the lives of those they serve,” said Templeton.
For more information on Huntsville Hospital’s Community
Health Initiative, contact Karen Kiss, program coordinator, at
(256) 265-8308 or visit huntsvillehospital.org/chi.
COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVE
AWARDS 2015-16 GRANTS
On June 9, Huntsville Hospital’s Community Health Initiative presented 13 grants totaling $500,000.
This year’s recipients are:
• AMBUCS
• The Arc of Madison County
• The Autism Resource Foundation
• CASA
• The Community Free Clinic
• The Community Free Dental Clinic
• First Stop Incorporated
• HEALS (Health Establishments
At Local Schools)
• New Hope Children’s Clinic
• United Cerebral Palsy – Equipping Families
for Success Program
• Village of Promise − Infant University Program
• Wellstone Behavioral Health
• 305 8th Street
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Employees exemplify Huntsville Hospital
commitment and values
NURSE
OF THE YEAR
Teresa Cummings, RN, Huntsville Hospital’s 2015 Nurse
of the Year, was inspired to become a nurse as a child. “I always
wanted to be a nurse. As a child, I had several medical problems.
I had open heart surgery twice around ages 6 and 7. I can
remember how sweet and loving the nurses were and how
they made a difference. I wanted to make a difference. I think that
is when I decided I wanted to become a nurse,” Cummings said.
Cummings has worked in Women’s Surgery since she joined a
perioperative program after graduating from UAH School of
Nursing in 1999. According to her nomination, “Teresa is always
willing to do whatever is necessary to provide excellent care
for our patients, physicians and co-workers. She makes every
“It’s very rewarding to make a difference
in people’s lives.”
– Teresa Cummings, RN
effort to collaborate with staff and takes time to help others.”
Like any job, nursing has its rewards and challenges. “Although
challenges occasionally arise when having to deal with situations
that don’t go as planned, it’s all part of the job. I wouldn’t
have it any other way,” she said. An alumnus of the hospital’s
Emerging Leaders Program (Class 5), Cummings is proud of
her accomplishments but finds true reward in her day-to-day
interactions with patients and co-workers. When asked why
she thinks she was chosen Nurse of the Year, she said, “I
really don’t know, but I love what I do, and I hope it shows in
my work.”
EMPLOYEE
OF THE YEAR
Connie Toney, Central Transport driver/Security Services,
was selected as Huntsville Hospital’s 2015 Employee of the
Year. Connie has worked at the hospital for more than 19 years
and loves every minute of it. He said, “Huntsville Hospital is
my second home. My favorite part about my job is that people
can depend on me. I have always looked forward to coming
to work.”
One of several nominations for Connie stated, “Mr. Toney has
a very positive attitude for his job, co-workers and our children.
The Child Care Center can always count on him to drive the
children safely on our summertime outings. We enjoy working
with him throughout the summer and really appreciate his
commitment to the safety of the children.”
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“I have always looked forward to
coming to work.”
– Connie Toney
BEHIND THE WHITE COAT
with Michael Butler, MD
Dr. Michael Butler is board certified in Internal Medicine
and Cardiovascular Disease. Originally from Jackson, MS, he
earned his Bachelor of Science degree in biological engineering
from Mississippi State University and completed his medical
degree at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. He
went on to complete a residency in internal medicine at The
University of Alabama at Birmingham where he served as
Chief Medical Resident. Following his residency, he completed
fellowships in general and interventional cardiology at Wake
Forest University Baptist Medical Center. During his time at
Wake Forest, he also served as Chief Fellow. He is currently
one of 48 cardiologists at the Heart Center.
Why did you want to become a cardiologist?
I have always thought that being a physician provides a special opportunity to meet people at a time
when they are vulnerable and looking for help. I think this is especially true when someone is worried
about their heart. Whether it is providing reassurance or working hard to try to make things better,
I love having the opportunity to be there for patients. I particularly love interventional cardiology because
of the opportunities to quickly address serious problems in critically ill patients.
Why did you choose our community for your practice?
We were looking for a growing town with a strong sense of community, good schools and plenty of
nearby outdoor activities. We were also very impressed with the community of physicians here and
the high level of care that is provided in North Alabama. Huntsville has been a great fit!
If you weren’t a physician, what job would you like to have?
That is a tough question. I grew up on a cattle farm in Mississippi, and I always admired my dad’s
work ethic. I still think it would be fun to get to work outdoors every day … except maybe in August.
When you are not working, what do you enjoy doing?
Most of my time is spent with my wife of 11 years, Kelly, and my two daughters, Emily Kate (7) and
Caroline (4). We enjoy riding bikes, hiking and playing games. My wife and I also enjoy running.
SENIORS HONORED FOR
ATHLETIC AND
ACADEMIC SUCCESS
In May each year, two student-athletes are selected from a
group of 32 Athletes of the Week and named Athletes of the
Year by Huntsville Hospital Sports Center, TOC Sports and
D1 Sports.
Congratulations to this year’s honorees Melaina Hissam
from Bob Jones High School and Luke Beasley from
Huntsville High School.
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CARING FOR THE
HEARTS OF MADISON
Dr. Gocha Saliashvili and Dr. Patricia Gurczak
The City of Madison is growing, and so is Madison Hospital.
In the past three years, the need for more cardiology care has
increased. To meet this demand, The Heart Center opened a
cardiology office on Madison Hospital’s campus in the new
Madison Medical I building. The practice is staffed by two board
certified cardiologists.
Dr. Gocha Saliashvili has been practicing cardiology at
Madison Hospital since it opened in February 2012. He
recently welcomed a partner, Dr. Patricia Gurczak, a familiar
name in the field of cardiology in North Alabama. Dr. Gurczak
previously practiced in Decatur from 2000 through 2006.
“We are excited to have two cardiologists at Madison Hospital,”
said Ryan Murray, director of nursing unit. “Having Dr. Gurczak
and Dr. Saliashvili allows one cardiologist to see patients in the
hospital while the other physician treats patients in clinic. With
our continued increase in patient volume, having both will help
us be more efficient in meeting the needs of our patients.”
According to Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, medical director of the
Madison Hospital Emergency Department, a patient who
arrives complaining of chest pain is evaluated by emergency
physicians including a thorough history and physical exam, an
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EKG, blood tests and chest x-ray. Patients with risk factors
for coronary artery disease and symptoms consistent with
cardiac ischemia (decreased blood flow and oxygen to the
heart muscle) are typically admitted to Madison Hospital for
observation and cardiology consultation.
“Dr. Saliashvili and Dr. Gurczak can continue a patient’s
evaluation in the hospital with testing such as echocardiography,
stress testing and dedicated CT coronary angiography,” Johnson
said. “Patients with congestive heart failure or atrial fibrillation
may also be admitted to Madison Hospital.”
Johnson said that patients who arrive at Madison Hospital’s
Emergency Department experiencing an urgent cardiac event
are stabilized and transferred emergently to Huntsville
Hospital. “The transfer process is extremely efficient due to
heart alert protocols developed in conjunction with our Heart
Center colleagues,” Johnson said.
Patient volume and the number of cardiologists aren’t the only
areas of growth. Imaging Department shell space is being
converted into echocardiogram and stress testing rooms. In
addition, six individual treatment areas are being added to
prepare patients for cardiac imaging procedures.
A staff of 13 physicians specializing in pediatric medicine works in the Pediatric ER including (back row L-R) Dr. Ronnie Waldrop, Dr. John Boulet, Dr. James O’Donnell, (front
row L-R) Dr. Teri Lynch and Pediatric ER Medical Director Dr. Jessica Branscome. Not pictured are Dr. Ahmad Alkilani, Dr. Amy Billings, Dr. Laura Cazier, Dr. Alexandra
Fetter-Zarzeka, Dr. Kirti Kandalkar, Dr. Dorothy Nord, Dr. Valerie Parr and Dr. Sheila Shah.
BIG FOCUS
ON
LITTLE PATIENTS
Dr. Ronnie Waldrop may be surrounded with brightly painted
walls, polka dot curtains and nurses wearing cartoon scrubs,
but the work he does is serious business. Dr. Waldrop is a
physician in the Pediatric ER at Huntsville Hospital for Women &
Children, and during his shift he will provide urgent medical care
to children from infancy to 21 years old.
including Respiratory Therapy, Imaging, Case Management and
Child Life, are equally committed to caring for the unique needs
of children.
Even bright walls, polka dots and cartoon scrubs can’t compare
to a dedicated, specialized medical team, but the popsicle treats
patients receive at the end of their visit run a close second.
All emergency room physicians have to be prepared to treat
unexpected and challenging medical problems, but pediatric
emergency physicians must also be knowledgeable of the
varying developmental stages in children and how each stage
requires a different approach to treatment.
For Dr. Waldrop, the hardest part of the job is not the extensive
knowledge, training and experience required. “It’s hard to care
for children who are in pain. That’s why we make pain management
a priority,” he said. The Pediatric ER uses a variety of innovative
pain management tools specifically designed for pediatric
patients to quickly minimize pain as much as possible.
There are 13 pediatricians who specialize in pediatric emergency
medicine and work in the Pediatric ER. The staff of specially
trained nurses – all of whom are certified in Pediatric Advanced
Life Support (PALS) – and members of support departments
When he was 1, Kelsey Patnaik visited the Pediatric ER where Shea Lewter, certified
pediatric nurse, made sure he was comfortable in a special child-sized wheelchair.
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IN
NATION
TO ACQUIRE 256-SLICE CT
Physicians at Huntsville Hospital can now capture an entire 3-D
image of a patient’s heart in one second – the length of a typical
heart beat – with the newly acquired Revolution 256-slice CT
scanner. The new scanner allows the physician to look at arteries
and heart anatomy with excellent detail, while emitting up to 82
percent less radiation than older scanners.
The older scanners also take much longer to capture a heart
image, requiring the patient to take medications to slow down
their heart rate or hold their breath in some cases. Due to the
detail the new scanner provides, cardiologists can identify the
type of plaque a patient may have in their arteries. This can
be useful in determining heart attack risk – allowing high risk
patients to be treated with medication.
“The new GE Revolution CT scanner will allow us to evaluate
our trauma, cardiac and routine patients with significantly
improved safety, diagnostic accuracy and efficiency than ever
before,” said Huntsville Hospital Radiologist Dr. Roderick
Zalamea.
Roderick Zalamea, MD, FSCCT
TOP IN THE NATION
SPINE SURGERY
Huntsville Hospital has been recognized for the second year in
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a row as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Spine Surgery .
Huntsville Hospital was the only hospital in Alabama to receive
this distinction in 2015.
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WOMEN BENEFIT FROM
3D MAMMO
In the dark reading rooms of the Huntsville Hospital Breast
Center, physicians carefully review each mammogram for any
sign of cancer, knowing that their interpretation of the images
on the screen may change someone’s life.
Those images just got a lot clearer thanks to the only clinically
superior 3D mammography technology approved by the FDA,
which is now offered at Huntsville Hospital Breast Center and
Madison Hospital Breast Center. The specialized breast
radiologists from Radiology of Huntsville now see sharper,
more detailed images that can help lead to earlier detection of
breast cancer and fewer false-positive results.
“With early detection, the five-year survival rate is almost 100
percent,” said Dr. Libby Shadinger, Breast Center medical
director. “That’s why we were very intentional in our choice of
technology, and why we are grateful to the Liz Hurley Ribbon
Run and Huntsville Hospital Foundation for providing funds to
purchase what we felt was the best technology available.”
Liz Hurley, WAFF 48 anchor and breast cancer survivor, discusses the importance of
the new 3D technology with Dr. Robin Gwaltney, breast radiologist.
While the medical benefits of 3D mammography are
significant, patients will not notice much difference in the actual
exam. 3D mammograms only take a few seconds longer than
traditional mammograms and do not significantly increase
radiation exposure.
Women can request a 3D mammogram when they call to
schedule their annual screening mammogram by calling
(256) 265-9999.
Proceeds from Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s 2014 Liz Hurley Ribbon Run brought 3D mammography to
the Breast Centers. Generous sponsors and more than 6,600 runners helped raise the funds needed to equip
two mammography machines with the new 3D technology.
Saturday, October 17
lizhurleyribbonrun.org
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$30 registration fee per runner
Proceeds will help provide a 3D mammography
machine for Huntsville Hospital’s Breast Center.
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Funding the Future
Funding of the inpatient hospice
facility is a collaboration between
Huntsville Hospital, Hospice Family
Care and Redstone Village. It also
requires the participation of both
the internal family of each of these
organizations and the communityat-large. A philanthropic campaign
is being initiated to fund this important
resource for our community. If you
would like information about the
project, or wish to support this initiative,
please call Huntsville Hospital
Foundation at (256) 265-8077.
Kristina Johnson keeps memories of her daughter Angela Marie close to her heart.
AN INPATIENT HOSPICE UNIT
A SETTING TO CELEBRATE LIFE MORE RICHLY
Most expectant families have heard the words, “Bringing a child
into the world changes everything.” When Angela Marie
Johnson was born one month early in El Paso, TX, in August
1998, parents Kristina and Johnnie couldn’t possibly have
known how much of an impact their “Angel” would have.
Angela suffered an acute lack of oxygen during birth, causing
severe disabilities. After a month-long stay in neonatal intensive
care, Angela’s young parents quickly learned how to provide
around-the-clock care. Doctors predicted that Angela would
not live beyond 6 months old, which was her exact age when
Kristina saved her life by performing CPR. The Johnson family
was in and out of hospitals until Angela passed away peacefully
at home shortly after her third birthday.
The impact of Angela’s short life began to take shape when
Kristina’s grief was transformed into a calling. Although a health
care career had never previously been a consideration, Kristina
set her sights on becoming a NICU nurse so she could care for
fragile newborns. At Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children,
where she worked in the NICU for 1½ years, Kristina helped
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countless families because she shared a unique understanding
of their challenges. She continued her nursing career as a
hospice field nurse and now serves as Director of Operations
for Hospice Family Care.
Kristina said she is passionate about inpatient hospice because
that is the one thing that would have made Angela’s final weeks
more comfortable. “Angela had non-stop seizures for two weeks,
and it would have been wonderful to have access to a nonhospital facility so her symptoms could be controlled,” Kristina
said. “It’s hard enough to let go of a loved one, but a peaceful
death can be beautiful.”
The Johnsons are now parents to two healthy boys who are
proud of their sister for making a big impression in a relatively
short period of time. “Angela’s life and death made me realize
the importance of love and support, especially at the end of
one’s life,” Kristina said. “I wish we had an inpatient hospice
option for our daughter, and I’m grateful to help bring it to
North Alabama.”
The Finch family’s story
Thousands of patients were cared for by Dr. Dick Finch during
his 24 years practicing medicine in Huntsville. His career in
nephrology and internal medicine allowed him to treat and
heal people’s illnesses. Yet, despite his and his colleagues’ best
efforts, there were no treatments to cure a terminal diagnosis
for some of his patients.
Finch’s role was not that of doctor but as father, when he
and his wife Carole dealt with their 42-year old daughter
Kelly’s terminal cancer diagnosis. Kelly lived in the Atlanta
metro area and chose to move to a special hospice facility
that was definitely not like a hospital. Kelly experienced
medically supervised hospice care delivered in a
serene environment that was fully equipped for
around-the-clock nursing care and emotional support
for her and her family. She was able to spend her last
13 days with her husband, two children, siblings, parents
and friends from Huntsville, Texas and New Jersey.
When there are no longer any medical options and the patient is
approaching the last stages of life, around-the-clock hospice
care is often necessary. In the inpatient setting, comfort care is
delivered with measured prescriptions for pain and attention
to every aspect of personal care. Hospice programs in
freestanding facilities afford the patient a level of care that
fosters an emotional closeness with more time spent with
family and friends. This is irreplaceable. “Everybody is leaving
this Earth one of these days and we need to make the most
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of our last days. This was a time with Kelly when every word
counted. It was the time for family to be together and say
goodbye. But, mostly we had a good time being together in
those last moments,” said Dr. Finch.
Traditionally, this type of medically supervised hospice care
was only available in a hospital. Now, throughout the country,
and including four cities in Alabama, freestanding facilities are
new choices for patients and their loved ones. One such
facility is on the horizon for the North Alabama region. Three
not-for-profit organizations — Huntsville Hospital, Hospice
Family Care and Redstone Village have joined together with
a shared vision for a 15-bed inpatient hospice facility on the
campus of Redstone Village.
“Our inpatient hospice experience affected me enormously.
I would want everyone to have the same type of experience
that I had with my daughter,” said Dr. Finch.
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Celebrating 120 years
THE REST
OF THE STORY
The long history of Huntsville Hospital has no story more
colorful than that of Mollie Teal, the infamous madam who
willed her house to the City of Huntsville, ultimately providing
a larger facility for our fledgling hospital in 1904.
Mollie Teal’s story has been shared hundreds of times over the
years, including in a recent issue of Source. That article
prompted a call to the hospital from a man who had some
fascinating new details of the Mollie Teal chapter of our
history.
Terry O’Reilly is a 92-year-old retired postal worker who
resides in Owens Cross Roads in eastern Madison County. He
and his wife Fay are a delightful couple with several children
and grandchildren, most of whom still live in the area. Mr.
O’Reilly still plays golf regularly at various courses across the
region. He is also a great story teller, which is where Mollie
Teal’s story comes in.
“My late father, Terrance (Terry) O’Reilly, was one of the
signed witnesses on Mollie Teal’s will,” said the younger
O’Reilly. How did he know this was true? “Because I have a
copy of the will and you can also find it in the Madison County
Probate Office records.” Mr. O’Reilly’s statement was indeed
true. His father did sign the will, along with two other women,
Flora Barker and Eva Gray, ladies whose whereabouts and
relationship to Mollie remain unknown.
Terry O’Reilly
The story doesn’t stop there. Mollie died in September 1899,
and contrary to what has been shared in Huntsville Hospital
lore, her house was first given to a friend. Mollie Greenleaf
was allowed to occupy the house for the duration of her
lifetime before it would then go to the City of Huntsville. A
couple of years later Mollie Greenleaf died, and the house, per
Mollie Teal’s will, was given to the city for the stated purposes
of a school, library or a hospital.
With the validity of the will established, the natural follow up
question just had to be asked, “How did your father know Mollie
Teal?” With a big smile on his face, O’Reilly shared the details.
“My father and his family lived about a quarter mile from Mollie’s
house, which was located on Oak and Half Streets.” O’Reilly
reminded us that those streets don’t exist anymore, but the
location is known as St. Clair Avenue in today’s medical district.
“My dad was a plumber and he worked on everybody’s house
in the area, including Mollie’s.”
But that wasn’t the end of the story for Terrance O’Reilly. Some
of Mollie Teal’s heirs were not happy about the house leaving
the family. The issue went to court and ultimately ended
up before the Alabama Supreme Court in 1903. With the
whereabouts unknown for the two female witnesses who had
signed the will, the case hinged on the testimony of the young
plumber from Huntsville. He testified to the authenticity of
the will and the rest, as they say, is history. The house became
the new home for Huntsville Infirmary, the forerunner of
Huntsville Hospital.
In 1898, as the story goes, Mollie signed her will and needed
the signatures of three witnesses, two of which were apparently
available from the aforementioned ladies. The last signature
came from a neighbor, Terrance O’Reilly, the 22-year-old
plumber who walked by the house every day to work.
As for Terrance O’Reilly, he lived in our city until his death
in December 1945. For more than a century, his part in the
history of Huntsville Hospital was largely unknown. It’s belated,
but now official — welcome to the story of Huntsville Hospital,
Mr. O’Reilly. Read more at huntsvillehospital.org/120years.
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SWIMfor
MELISSA
10years
CELEBRATES
swimformelissa.org
“I know what it’s like to experience the pain of losing a child,”
said Amy George, founder of the Melissa George Neonatal
Memorial Fund at Huntsville Hospital Foundation. “But
because of that, I also know that when something like that
happens, you have a choice to make: you can give up or you
can keep living.”
On August 7 & 8, the George family, along with several
hundred friends and supporters, will celebrate the 10th
Annual Miracle Bash and its companion event, Swim for Melissa.
The Miracle Bash is a festive party for adults held at Baron
Bluff at Burritt on the Mountain. Swim for Melissa gives
children ages four to 16 an opportunity to support the cause
with a non-competitive swim at Hampton Cove Pool.
And that’s exactly what Amy and her husband, Chris did. On
June 1, 2005, Amy gave birth 14 weeks early to twin girls, “The 10th anniversary is such a milestone,” Amy said. “For our
Melissa Suzanne and Ann Catherine.
family, it’s a reminder of who Melissa was
and still is to us. She would have been 10
Melissa, weighing only 1 lb 8 oz, passed
Miracle Bash
away just hours after she was born.
in June and we miss her every single day.
Friday, August 7
Ann Catherine, now a vibrant 10-year-old,
I’ll never be able to watch her grow up on
6:30 p.m.
spent 68 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care
this earth, but I can watch other premature
Baron Bluff @ Burritt on
Unit (NICU) at Huntsville Hospital for
infants receive a fighting chance through
the Mountain
Women & Children before going home.
Melissa’s fund. And her spirit will always
Swim for Melissa
live on through the work we do.”
Saturday, August 8
Judy Dodd, one of Ann Catherine’s NICU
9 a.m.
nurses, said being a part of the Georges’
This year’s events will equip the NICU with
Hampton Cove Pool
NICU experience was one she will always
a Giraffe Warmer and isolette; syringe
remember. “Being able to be there for
pumps; “Journey Beads” for parents to
them and help them through the ups and
commemorate their baby’s milestones while
downs of every single day was very, very special,” Dodd said. in the NICU; 4 chairs designed to support “kangaroo care;”
and funding for the unit’s Family Support Program.
In November 2005, the Georges established the Melissa
George Neonatal Memorial Fund in memory of Melissa. Now,
Since 2005, the Melissa George Neonatal Memorial Fund
10 years later, Melissa’s fund has raised more than $2.2 million
has raised more than $2.2 million from more than
and has funded equipment and programs that have impacted
7,400 donors and supplied the following for the NICU at
thousands of families in North Alabama.
Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children:
“Being Melissa’s mom is one of the greatest honors I’ve ever
had. She showed us that life isn’t about how long you live on
this earth, but about the legacy you leave behind. She fought
so incredibly hard to live. We believe the best way to honor
her memory is for us to live, and part of that is helping other
premature infants and their families.”
14 Giraffe OmniBeds • 14 Giraffe Incubators • 9 Giraffe Warmers
4 Isolettes • 3 Cribettes • 4 Computer Systems • Keepsake Boxes
Thermometers • Hypothermia System • Opthalmoscope
Developmental Positioning Packs • 46 Patient Monitors
8 Cardiac Monitors • 2 Phototherapy Systems
20 Perfusor Space Infusion Devices • Transport Ventilator
Breast Milk Tracking System • Jaundice Meter
Family Support Program • Continuing Education for Nursing Staff
ACLS with Non-Invasive Pacing
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in OUR COMMUNITY
OUT AND ABOUT
WITH THE FOUNDATION
MILLENNIUM SOCIETY
The Foundation celebrated women and philanthropy at the annual
Millennium Society Luncheon. Together, members made donations
totaling $107,000 to provide equipment for the hospital. Pictured at the
luncheon are Shirley Hale, Dale Griggs, Jean Wessel Templeton,
Ann Tubbs and Elise Goodson.
Millennium Society members Kristi
Kelly and Cathy Scholl are pictured
at the luncheon. LeeLee Wiginton,
owner of Lyn’s Gracious Goodness,
was guest speaker at the event.
When Lindsay Prozan and Rob Murphy got married in May,
they made a generous donation to the Liz Hurley Breast Cancer
Fund at Huntsville Hospital Foundation in honor of their wedding
guests. We thank Lindsay and Rob for their thoughtful donation
and extend many best wishes to them. The bride and groom
are pictured with Lindsay’s brother Jonathon, parents Jeff and
Paige Prozan and grandparents Gail and John Moss.
(Photo credit: David Phillips)
PARTY ON THE LAWN
The GFWC duMidi Woman’s
Club hosted a fashion show
and luncheon and raised more
than $12,000 to benefit The
Heart Center at Huntsville
Hospital. Huntsville Hospital
Foundation is thankful for their
long-time support.
Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s employee giving group, the
Lifesaver Club, hosted its annual Party on the Lawn in April.
The party featured lawn games, food trucks, music and a
viewing of videos produced by hospital employees for the
Video Music Awards.
The Randolph School Youth Leadership Council organized an art project to demonstrate
the meaning of "Hope," and then auctioned the piece of art with 100 percent of the
proceeds benefiting the Pediatric Oncology Department at Huntsville Hospital for Women &
Children. Students combined their own artwork with the pediatric cancer patients’ work to
create a wonderful piece. Randolph students Avery League, Ally Below and Hollie Terry
are pictured with the artwork.
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Huntsville Hospital Foundation’s 27th Annual Huntsville Classic, featuring a
sold-out dinner and golf tournament, raised more than $315,000 in net
proceeds to provide communication devices for Huntsville Hospital’s nurses.
The Huntsville Classic Dinner featured Jay Leno, who performed in the
round at the VBC Propst Arena. After his performance, Leno auctioned off
seven trips to visit his famed garage in Burbank, California, and raised
$49,000 for the Foundation. Leno also made a generous personal
donation of $10,000 to the Classic.
Jay Leno is pictured with 2015 Classic chairmen
Dave Hargrove and Barney Heyward, and chairmen
representing all 27 years of the Huntsville Classic.
Jay Leno toured Huntsville Hospital while he was in
town. He greeted physicians and nurses and even
visited a few patients. Leno is pictured with nurses in
a Cardiology nursing unit.
2015 Classic Chairmen Barney Heyward and
Dave Hargrove (center) are pictured with key
sponsors of the Huntsville Classic at Hampton
Cove’s Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Pictured,
left to right (front row): Huntsville Hospital COO Jeff Samz, Heyward, Hargrove
and Huntsville Hospital CEO David Spillers; (back row): Gary Edwards, Cigna;
Mitch Coley, Robins & Morton; Scott Moore, Intergraph; Rob Poteat, Regions
Bank; Steven Cost, Intergraph; and Leigh Pegues, PNC. Not pictured: Dan
McClain, iHeartMedia.
The Foundation’s Development Council supported
the Huntsville Classic with its inaugural Shot in the
Dark event held in April. More than 120 young
professionals and their guests enjoyed a night golf
tournament at Huntsville Country Club, along with a
buffet dinner and music by Dirt Circus. Pictured above
are “Caddyshack” team members Ryan Carroll,
Rob Warren and Leo Gilliland. Pictured (left) are
members of the “Who’s Your Caddy?” team: John
and Dr. Kristin Deaton, Brian and Loni Cleve, and
Rick and Bree Wilbourn. Proceeds from this event
supported the Classic.
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AROUND
THE
CAMPUS
QUALITY RECOGNITIONS
Congratulations to the departments recently recognized for delivering quality care:
• Breast Center – For the 16th consecutive year, the Huntsville
• Lung Health – Gold Seal of Approval for Chronic Obstructive
Hospital Breast Center earned a perfect score on its annual
Pulmonary Disease (The Joint Commission)
Mammography Quality Standards Act inspection, which is
•O
rthopedics – Blue Distinction Center+® for expertise
administered by the FDA. Madison Hospital Breast Center
and efficiency in knee & hip replacement (Blue Cross, Blue Shield)
also earned a perfect score for the third year in a row.
•S
urgical Weight Loss – Blue Distinction Center+® for
•C
ardiology – Heart Failure Gold Quality Achievement
Gastric Banding and Gastric Stapling (Blue Cross, Blue Shield)
(American Heart Association, Get with the Guidelines,
•T
rauma – Level I Trauma Center recertification. Huntsville
5th consecutive year) and Blue Distinction Center+® for
Hospital is one of only three Alabama hospitals designated
expertise and efficiency in cardiac care (Blue Cross, Blue Shield)
as Level I.
#HHFUNRUN RETURNS IN EARLY FALL
MEDFLIGHT CELEBRATES MILESTONE
Join us for the 35th Annual Huntsville Hospital Fun Run
for kids, pre-K through 8th grade. This one-mile run is
Thursday, Sept. 24 at the Jaycees Building. Learn more at
huntsvillehospital.org/fun-run.
Congratulations to MedFlight for 30 years of serving our
region. Now owned by Air Methods Corporation, Huntsville
Hospital helped MedFlight begin operations in 1985 as the
first air medical transport service in North Alabama.
PARTY IN THE PARK
Huntsville Hospital Foundation hosted its inaugural Party in the Park benefiting Madison Hospital. The event will help
fund the renovation of a new labor and delivery room to accommodate continued growth at Madison Hospital. The hospital’s
deliveries have increased by 94 percent in just three years.
Madison Hospital President Mary Lynne Wright (center), with her husband Boots,
their daughter Merrill, and Dana and Mayor Troy Trulock.
More than 400 guests enjoyed Party in the Park including Steve Breland and
Steve Burcham (seated); and Tommy and Debbie Overcash, Cindy Burcham,
Karen Morris, and Carole and Buddy Jones.
Madison Hospital Labor & Delivery Unit employees in the photo booth.
Caleb Rogers, Susan Moore, the Foundation’s Lindsey Wilson, Lauren Woltjen and
Max Jones enjoyed an evening with friends.
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WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY
OFFERS
NEW BEGINNINGS
On his 40th birthday, Tom Sparks from Hartselle, AL, received
a frightening wake up call. He was diagnosed with high blood
pressure and pre-diabetes – common health conditions
associated with being overweight or obese. As a result, he was
put on several daily medications with the promise that more
would be needed.
As the news sunk in, Tom considered his family history and
made a potentially life-saving decision. “I weighed 309 pounds
and had a 54-inch waist. My grandfather was obese and
passed away at the age of 50 due to a heart attack. My
father is also obese and takes a buffet of medications every
day,” he said. “I did not want to die of a heart attack or some
other cause related to being obese, and I do not like taking
medication. I decided something needed to be done – for me,
that meant weight loss surgery.”
Tom contacted Huntsville Hospital’s Center for Surgical
Weight Loss and attended one of the free information sessions
that is offered twice every month. After meeting the pre-surgery
requirements, he had bariatric surgery in June 2011 and was
walking around his neighborhood within 24 hours of his procedure.
Leann and Tom Sparks
“I am mentally, physically and spiritually
stronger than ever before.”
- Tom Sparks
medical conditions associated with obesity including high
blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, sleep apnea and
heart disease. I believe Tom has added years to his life by
making the decision to have weight loss surgery.”
Tom is now an avid runner – he has completed several 5Ks,
10Ks, half marathons and a full marathon since his surgery
– and has lost a total of 130 pounds. Tom’s physician also
took him off all of his blood pressure medications. When
asked how his life has changed, Tom said, “I simply have more
energy, confidence and motivation now than I did when I was
overweight. I am mentally, physically and spiritually stronger
than ever before.”
To learn more about weight loss surgery, visit
huntsvillehospital.org/surgical-weight-loss
Dr. Ravindra Mailapur, Tom’s surgeon, said, “I enjoy doing
what I do mainly because surgical weight loss can extend, and
in many cases, save a person’s life. There are more than 30
or call (256) 265-4373.
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FOR MEMBERS OF...
SENIOR HORIZONS
DESTINATION TRAVEL
California New Year’s Getaway featuring the
Tournament of Roses Parade - Tour #641844
Dec. 29, 2015 – Jan. 2, 2016
Registration and final payment due Oct. 21, 2015
Highlights: View floats in the final stages of decorating,
Bandfest, New Year’s Eve Party and VIP seating for
Tournament of Roses Parade
August
11 Lunch Bunch, 11 a.m.
Pane e Vino
300 Church Street
13 Huntsville Hospital Lab Tour
1:30 p.m.
18 Tasty Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.
Trinity United Methodist Church
27 Day Trip to Chattanooga
7 a.m. - 6 p.m.
September
8 Lunch Bunch, 11 a.m.
Blue Plate
7540 South Memorial Pkwy
22 Senior Expo
Huntsville Hospital health screenings
Von Braun Center
24 Yesterday’s Event Center,
10 a.m.
Athens, AL
October
6 Fall Picnic, 11:30 a.m.
Green Mountain
13 Lunch Bunch, 11 a.m.
New China Buffet
207 Jordan Lane
22 Day Trip to Sewanee,
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Lynchburg, Estill Springs, TN
28 Fall Hike, 9 a.m.
Bradford Creek Greenway Trail
Madison, AL
Call (256) 265-7950 for reservations.
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Southern Charm – Tour #694313
March 13 - 19, 2016 (7 days)
Deadline for deposit: Sept. 13, 2015
Cost: $2,399 Double; $2,999 Single
Highlights: Charleston, SC; Boone Hall Plantation, Beaufort,
SC; Savannah, GA, Factors Walk; Jekyll Island, GA; St.
Simons Island, GA; St. Augustine, FL
Eastern Canada – Tour # 694213
Sept. 18 – Oct. 2, 2016 (14 days)
Deadline for deposit: March 18, 2016
Cost: Double: $3,119; Single: $3,719
Highlights: Boston, Montreal, Quebec, Ottawa, Ontario,
Niagra Falls, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C.
Spotlight on New York City – Tour #694219
Oct. 20 – 25, 2016 (5 days)
Deadline for deposit: April 1, 2016
Cost: Double: $3,129; Single: $4,129
Highlights: Two Broadway shows; ferry to the Statue of
Liberty and Ellis Island; Empire State Building; the United
Nations; the Metropolitan Museum of Art; fabulous shopping
TASTY TUESDAY
Tuesday, Aug. 18 • 11:30 a.m.
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church Wesley Hall
Cost: $5
(box lunch will be catered; advance reservation required)
Deadline: Aug. 6 (reservations are limited)
Sgt. David Moody will speak about Alabama’s Yellow Dot
Program. Yellow Dot was created to assist First Responders in
obtaining health and contact information for injured drivers
and passengers after an automobile accident. Victims
unable to communicate can rely on their completed Yellow Dot
folder to “speak” for them. Attendees will have their photos
taken and will prepare information needed for their Yellow
Dot folders. Yellow Dot decals will be provided for attendees’
vehicles.
DAY TRIPS
Chattanooga, TN
Thursday, Aug. 27, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Deadline: July 21 (reservations are limited)
Cost: $84
Experience Chattanooga’s great adventures by rail, bus and
boat. During the morning, we will board a locomotive for a ride
along Missionary Ridge with the Tennessee Valley Railroad,
which crosses four bridges and passes through the pre-Civil
War Missionary Ridge Tunnel, completed in 1858. The train will
stop in East Chattanooga, allowing riders to see the railroad
restoration shop. After lunch at the Public House, passengers
will board the Chattanooga Duck to enjoy a narrated tour in
an authentic, renovated WWII amphibious landing craft (Coast
Guard approved). Finally, we will travel down the Tennessee
River for the unforgettable views of Chattanooga’s Riverfront
and Maclellan Island. The cost of the trip includes activities,
transportation, lunch, bottled water and gratuities.
Sewanee, Lynchburg and Estill Springs, TN
Thursday, Oct. 22, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Deadline: Sept. 29 (reservations are limited)
Cost: $64
In the center of nearly 13,000 acres atop the Cumberland
Plateau rests a college campus named by Travel+Leisure
magazine as one of the most beautiful college campuses in
the United States. We will tour Sewanee, The University of the
South and the All Saints’ Chapel, then travel to Lynchburg to
enjoy lunch at Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House and then on
to Estill Springs for a hayride around Grandaddy’s Pumpkin
Farm. The cost of the trip includes activities, transportation,
lunch, bottled water and gratuities.
All Senior Horizons trips and local outings are
open only to its members. For information on
becoming a member, or to learn more about trips
and outings, call the Senior Horizons office at
(256) 265-7950. Trips and activities fill quickly.
Please make reservations early!
LOCAL OUTINGS
Huntsville Hospital Lab Tour
Thursday, Aug. 13, 1:30 p.m.
Location: Meet in the Senior Horizons office,
1st Floor of Plaza Resource Center
101 Governors Drive
Cost: Free
Highly trained staff in Huntsville Hospital’s Laboratory are
responsible for performing more than 4.3 million procedures
annually and processing over 7,000 specimens per day. In
2014, the Lab opened its new, fully automated facility, outfitted
with sophisticated equipment and state-of-the-art technology.
Join Nichola Marcus, manager of the Automated Lab and
Central Processing, as we become acquainted with this
award-winning facility recognized as a model for other labs in
the U.S.
Yesterday’s Event Center
Thursday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m.
Location: 15631 Browns Ferry Road, Athens, AL 35611
Deadline: Sept. 9
Cost: $25
Yesterday’s Event Center is a dinner theater with live
entertainment including regional specialty shows, tribute
artists and bands. We will enjoy the senior matinée and lunch
featuring live music provided by the Silver Moon Big Band. The
cost includes transportation, entertainment and a complete
lunch buffet with beverages and dessert. The motor coach will
pick-up guests at a central location in Huntsville.
Fall Picnic
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 11:30 a.m.
Location: Madison County Nature Trail Pavilion on
Green Mountain
Deadline: Sept. 29
Cost: $5 (Catered lunch, advanced reservations required)
Fall Hike
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 9 a.m.
Rain Date: Thursday, Oct. 29, 9 a.m.
Location: Bradford Creek Greenway Trail,
Madison, AL
Cost: Free
Senior Horizons member Barbara Roberts will be leading a
hike of a 1.5 mile section of the Bradford Creek Greenway
Trail. Parking and access to the trail is off Palmer Road, west
of the main entrance to Palmer Park. The trail provides scenic
views of the creek, hardwood forests, four horse farms and
wetland areas. After the hike, the group will gather for lunch at
a restaurant in Madison’s downtown.
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OUT AND ABOUT WITH
SENIOR HORIZONS
Joyce and Charles Purple
Asheville travelers with the cast of the USO Show
Enjoying the Museum of Alabama in Montgomery
Gwen Michael, Dianne Cochran, Marie Morris, Sharon Turner,
Kathy Bazzell, Dorothy Lenz, Peggy & Joe Jackson
Bess Webb, Dee & Quent Parsons, Nancy Campbell, Sylvia
Patterson and Pat Wright
Summer Picnic on Green Mountain
Delois Dixon
and Beverly
Burch
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Sallie Brandon
and Sylvia
Patterson
Special thanks to our Huntsville Classic sponsors!
Founding Sponsor
Presenting & Platinum Sponsors
Benefactors
Alabama Media Group/The Huntsville Times
Alabama Cleaning Service
Avectus Healthcare Solutions, LLC
Charter Media
Colonial Graphics Group
Comprehensive Anesthesia Services
Jesse Stutts, Inc.
M & D Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
MedCo Services
Progress Bank
Venturi, Inc.
Patrons
Alere North America, LLC
Availity
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, P.C.
Big Spring Environmental, LLC
Black Box Network Services
BlueCreek Investment Partners
CHB Mechanical, LLC
Deer Valley Farm
ERC, Inc.
Franklin Collection Services
Humana
INKANA Properties, LLC
J. Smith Lanier & Company
K & M Paint Company, Inc.
Lanier Ford
LeeSar, Inc.
The Lioce Group
Loring & Co. Fine Jewelers
MedScribe Information Systems, Inc.
Medline Industries, Inc.
Moon Construction Services, Inc.
Dr. and Mrs. Rony J. Najjar
North Alabama Chemical
Pathology Associates
Raytheon Systems Company
Jean Wessel Templeton
Triad Properties Corporation
Wheless Partners Executive Search
Willis of Alabama, Inc.
WPC Services, LLC
DIAMOND Sponsors
Bentley Automotive Group
Century Automotive Group
Hiley Audi Volkswagen Mazda of Huntsville
Jerry Damson Honda Acura
Landers McLarty Chevrolet/ Dodge Chrysler Jeep Fiat Alfa
Romeo & Subaru
Ray Pearman Lincoln Mercury, Inc.
University Kia
Woody Anderson Motor Company
COncert tICKET sPONSORS
Raymond James
Northrop Grumman
Swisslog Healthcare Solutions
GOLD sponsors
Balch & Bingham, LLP
Berney Office Solutions
Chapman Sisson Architects
Dr. and Mrs. David H. Drenning
Ducommun Miltec/Libby and Mike Stanfield
JRM-Cornelius Consulting Engineers
NTS Huntsville Operations
PPG Aerospace
Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey E. Sapp
Specon Systems, Inc.
Streamline Health, Inc.
Mr. William Stender and Ms. Ellen Chorba
Wyle CAS Group
Silver SPonsors
Drs. Jeanmarie and Robert Chappell
Dr. and Mrs. Frank J. Kelly
Fidelity Investments
Kronos Incorporated
LTG (ret) and Mrs. James M. Link
Elizabeth B. Martin
Medical Data Systems
Rheumatology Associates of North Alabama, P.C.
Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Samz
Spine & Neuro Center
The SSI Group, Inc
Sysco Food Services of Central Alabama
ThyssenKrupp Elevator Americas
Dr. and Mrs. Gregory Tucker
DINNER Sponsors
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey W. Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Rey Almodóvar
Athens-Limestone Hospital
AT&T
Available Plastics, Inc.
Banks Industries, Inc.
Baron Family
BB&T
Mr. and Mrs. John D. Blue
Boston Scientific Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. M. David Byers
Mr. and Mrs. Joe W. Campbell
The Center for Cancer Care, P.C.
Dr. and Mrs. Hoyt A. Childs, III
Clearview Cancer Institute
COLSA Corporation
Commercial Flooring Services, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley B. Crunkleton
Emdeon Business Services
The Eye Center
Mr. Paul Finley and Dr. Julie Finley
Fowler Auction & Real Estate
Drs. Manmohan and Sunitha Ghanta
Mrs. Lisa Ghavam
Mr. Michael E. Goodman
Mr. and Mrs. Dean Griffin
Mr. and Mrs. David B. Hargrove
HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
of North Alabama
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Heyward
Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Hubler
Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Ingram
Mr. and Mrs. George M. Jones
Dr. and Mrs. Prasada-Rao Kakani
Kord Technologies
Mr. and Mrs. Jason D. Landers
Mr. Nick Lioce and Dr. Lori Lioce
Mr and Mrs. Peter L. Lowe
Mr. and Mrs.Vince McCrary
MedAssist, a FirstSource Company
Medical Business Management
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Naumann
North Alabama Glass Company, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. William T. O’Meara
The Orthopaedic Center, P.C.
ProjectXYZ, Inc.
QuantiTech, Inc.
Radiology of Huntsville, P. C.
Redstone Federal Credit Union
Mr. and Mrs. Philip A. Schmidt
Seabrook Solutions, LLC
ServisFirst Bank
Drs. Libby and Craig Shadinger
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Sneeringer
Snelling Professional Services
Southern States Bank
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest W. Stephenson
Strategic Defense Solutions
Dr. and Mrs. Paul B. Tabereaux
Terramé Day Spa & Salon
Sally M. Upchurch
Mr. and Mrs. Charles G.Vaughn
Wells & Tate Electrical Company, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan T. Whitcomb
Leigh Wright and Drew Stanley
Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Wright
Contributors
256 Magazine
Asian Rim
Buffalo Rock Pepsi-Huntsville Division
Crystal Mountain Water
Culligan Water Conditioning, Inc.
Huntsville Event Magazine
Huntsville International Airport
Mr. Donn Jennings
Newk’s Eatery
Old Black Bear Brewing Company
Old Huntsville Magazine
Our Valley Events
Sam’s Club
Sam & Greg’s Pizzeria & Gelateria
Shaggy’s Burgers & Tacos
Supreme Beverage
Tender’s
Trav-Ad Signs, Inc.
Zoe’s Kitchen
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