Spring is officially here. Does your hair need a boost to look its best for the season?
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Mother’s Day is May 8! Looking for a gift idea that your mom is sure to love?
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The spring season is almost here! Did you know there are steps you can take to care for your hair and skin as the weather changes? Here are three tips from the T. Fox SalonSpa team.
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“Listening to people discussing their health issues and problems with my father inspired me to become a doctor,” explains Elizabeth Snowden, M.D. with Birmingham’s Henderson and Walton Women’s Center. Dr. Snowden grew up in a medical family. Her father was a pharmacist, and her mother was a medical technologist. “My father had an independent drug store where I hung out and worked as a child.”
A native of Abingdon, Va., Dr. Snowden graduated Magna Cum Laude from Emory & Henry College. She went on and received her medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia and completed her residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Dr. Elizabeth Snowden has been married to her husband Charlie for 34 years. They have two daughters. Dr. Snowden sees patients at HWWC’s Birmingham location and more.
What brought Dr. Snowden to Birmingham and Henderson & Walton Women’s Center, P.C. (HWWC)? Fellow HWWC physician Dr. Cynthia Lassiter was a year ahead of Dr. Snowden at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Rhonda Henderson, daughter of HWWC founder Ron Henderson, was two years behind her in school. “They both encouraged me to look at HWWC,” Dr. Snowden explains. She came to HWWC straight out of residency and just celebrated her 30th year with the office!
Dr. Snowden is passionate about her career as an Obstetrician and Gynecologist and strives to meaningfully connect with each of her patients. “I love that I get to be a part of the most special parts of my patients’ lives,” Dr. Snowden reflects. “To be involved in the joyous miracle of birth never gets old.” One of her favorite aspects of being a doctor is that she can be a part of multiple generations of families. “I have patients that I took care of as teenagers, delivered their babies and am now delivering their grandbabies,” she says.
Dr. Snowden shares how these patient relationships have impacted her faith. “My patients inspire my faith. Every day I see God’s hand in how He turns tragic situations into good things,” she says.
For more than 40 years, Henderson & Walton Women’s Center has been specializing in women’s health care. All the OB/GYN physicians, including Dr. Snowden, are board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. For patient convenience, HWWC sees patients in Birmingham, Alabaster, Chelsea, Cullman, Rainbow City/Gadsden, Jasper and Tuscaloosa. To learn more about Dr. Snowden and the team of physicians and staff at Henderson & Walton Women’s Center, P.C., visit www.hwwc.net or call 205-930-1800.
The Walk to END EPILEPSY® is set for November 6 at Railroad Park in downtown Birmingham. The annual event brings the community together to affect change through care, advocacy, research and education. This family-friendly walk will help create awareness, share stories, help educate others, and raise funds to support people living with epilepsy. “The pandemic has changed many things, but one thing that hasn’t changed is our commitment to our epilepsy community,” said Sara Franklin, Executive Director of Community Engagement and Partnerships, Epilepsy Foundation. “With each step and fundraising dollar, we’re closer to helping people with epilepsy be free from epilepsy and free from fear of the next seizure.”
November is National Epilepsy Awareness month! Help the Epilepsy Foundation raise awareness and funds to END EPILEPSY on November 6 starting at 10 a.m. at Railroad Park, 1600 1st Ave S, 35233.
Epilepsy can affect anyone. Over a lifetime, one in 10 people will have a seizure, and one in 26 will be diagnosed with epilepsy. Despite its prevalence, epilepsy receives ten times less the funding than other brain disorders. The 2021 Walk to END EPILEPSY in Birmingham has a goal of raising $100,000. Funds raised from the walk event will go toward supporting Epilepsy Foundation Alabama efforts which include seizure first aid virtual trainings and certifications, monthly support groups, state legislation efforts surrounding seizure safe schools, information and referral services, research and more.
Individuals or small teams of family and friends can register prior to or at 10 a.m. at Railroad Park the day of the walk. There are no mandatory fees to register, and those with epilepsy will receive a free t-shirt. Others that raise $50 or more for the event will also qualify for an event t-shirt. The outdoor event will be held in accordance with CDC, state and local health guidance and regulations. To sign up or for more information about the Walk to END EPILEPSY in Birmingham, visit www.WalktoEndEpilepsy.org/Birmingham. †
Navigating the mental health care system can be challenging for patients, families and providers. Add to that, a COVID-19 pandemic that upended nearly all aspects of ‘normal’ life almost overnight. However, the team of clinicians who make up the Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC) at Children’s of Alabama continued to connect adult callers to mental health resources when they needed it the most. “The pandemic forced everyone to recognize children were in crisis before and even more so now,” said PIRC Director Cindy Jones.
PIRC is a collaboration between Children’s of Alabama and the Anne B. LaRussa Foundation for Hope. It opened in 2018 to connect adult callers to mental health resources for children and teens. Calls are answered by licensed mental health clinicians trained to assess a child or teen’s emotional and behavioral needs. PIRC is open seven days a week, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. Any adult with a mental health question or concern regarding their child is encouraged to call 205-638-7472. The PIRC is only one of three of its kind in the country. The team at Children’s of Alabama has established itself as a strong group of expert clinicians. Each member of the team brings his or her own skill set, with specialties including ADHD, autism, developmental delays, sexually reactive behaviors, mood and psychotic disorders and behavioral concerns such as conduct disorders.
In its first 12 months of service, PIRC took more than 1,100 calls and had a database of more than 1,000 mental health providers representing every county in Alabama. In 2020, PIRC received more than 1,900 calls, and its database has grown to more than 1,600 providers. “When someone calls the PIRC, we are able to briefly assess the situation and point them in the right direction,” Jones said. “We’ve done a lot of research and know the mental health providers in your community. Calling us helps you save time and energy so that you may focus on providing the support your child needs.”
Warning Signs. Jones said parents should watch for these signs of mental distress occurring more than two weeks in their children: Isolating themselves, changes in eating habits, unexplained weight changes, changes in sleeping habits, mood swings, increased irritability and frustration, frequent crying spells and violent, aggressive outbursts. Once these signs are identified, call the PIRC to find the appropriate mental health treatment for your child.
As the pandemic wore on, caregivers and children alike struggled to adapt to the ‘new normal.’ The strain of uncertainty, fear, isolation, depression, anxiety and frustration associated with the pandemic took its toll and has not let up. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention noted for 2020 that “emergency rooms have seen a 24 percent increase in mental health-related visits from children ages 5 to 11 compared to last year (2019). The increase among older kids is even higher — 31 percent.” Rates of suicidal thinking and behavior were up by 25 percent or more from similar periods in 2019, according to researchers with the American Academy of Pediatrics. At Children’s in 2020, the PIRC team was called in for more than 2,900 psychiatric consults in the emergency department, and 51 percent of those required inpatient stabilization. Clinicians emphasize the PIRC is not a suicide or crisis hotline, but instead a valuable resource for parents, physicians, school nurses, teachers, counselors, grandparents, foster parents or anyone who is seeking mental health services on a child’s behalf. PIRC does not provide over the phone diagnoses.
Anyone experiencing a crisis should call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. Anyone experiencing suicidal thoughts should call the 24-hour, seven-day-a-week National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). For more information, visit ChildrensAL.com/PIRC. †
For Dr. Lucy Sanders, her profession as an Obstetrician and Gynecologist is much more than a job or even a career. “I feel like it’s definitely a calling. I believe the service part of being a physician- taking care of people- is what I am led to do,” Dr. Sanders says. Her faith impacts how she interacts with patients. “I pray for patients, and I pray with patients. I feel that this gives a holistic approach to taking care of people.”
Dr. Lucy Sanders received her undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in Nashville. She returned home to Alabama to attend the University of Alabama School of Medicine where she received her Medical Degree and completed her residency training. She sees patients at HWWC’s Birmingham and Tuscaloosa locations.
Dr. Sanders’ time at Henderson & Walton Women’s Center (HWWC), P.C. didn’t begin when she joined the practice more than one year ago. In fact, Dr. Sanders was born at St. Vincents Hospital via Henderson & Walton! “I was also a patient for years before entering medical school, so it was an easy decision to start working at Henderson & Walton,” she explains.
Dr. Sanders is the daughter of long time Birmingham Pediatrician, Dr. Bill Johnston. His legacy inspired her to become a physician. “I loved watching him interact with his patients and going out in the community and running into his patients,” she says, adding, “He seemed to really love what he did. It’s kind of like a family business; it motivated me to try to pursue the same kind of career and that was medicine for me as well.”
Dr. Sanders is passionate about connecting with patients and helping them navigate their personal health journeys. “I love being able to develop relationships with my patients,” she says.
For more than 30 years, Henderson & Walton Women’s Center has been specializing in women’s health care in the Birmingham and surrounding areas. All the OB/GYN physicians, including Dr. Sanders, are board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. For patient convenience, HWWC sees patients in Birmingham, Alabaster, Chelsea, Cullman, Rainbow City/Gadsden, Jasper and Tuscaloosa. To learn more about Dr. Sanders and the team of physicians and staff at Henderson & Walton Women’s Center, P.C., visit www.hwwc.net or call 205-930-1800.
1 in 3 women experience abusive relationships. Does your partner make you emotionally, physically, or financially dependent? Isolate you from seeing your friends, family, or children? Forbid you from going anywhere or seeing anyone? Threaten to take away your child or children? Become angry when you speak to the opposite sex? Control when you can speak or what to think? Criticize you about how your dress and appearance? Blame you for their problems? Threaten to hurt you with violence or a weapon? Act excessively jealous or possessive? Have an explosive temper and use force during an argument threaten to commit suicide if you leave? Have a history of violence? Constantly put you down making feel worthless? Limit your access to the phone or your car? Accuse you of being disloyal or unfaithful? Embarrass you in front of others? Harm or threaten to harm you pets? Get physically violent and kick, push, choke, or slap you?? Any of the above are abusive behaviors. Call Hope’s Door for Safety Planning, Referrals, and Free Faith Based Counseling. If you are in danger please refer to the emergency numbers listed.
Shelby County- SAFEHOUSE 205-669-7233 (24/7)
King’s Home- 205-618-0300
Jefferson County- YWCA 205-322-4878
Alabama Domestic- Violence Crisis Line 800-650-6522
National Domestic Violence Hotline- 800-799-7233
Sexual Violence Hotline- 800-656-4673
We are in need of donated campers for our Housing Hope Project. Contact us for more information at [email protected], call 205-677-3041 or visit www.hopes-door.org. †
Are you struggling with grief over losing a loved one? Keep reading for five helpful tips.
1. Expectations. Don’t set unrealistic expectations for yourself during this holiday season as you grieve. Allow yourself to mourn and don’t avoid mourning for fear of upsetting others. Expect that exposure to the holiday season and its rituals will impact you in different, perhaps even unexpected ways. You may experience unexpected grief resurgences of varying intensities or you may not. Make certain that you have outlets for your grief. Take time alone and/or with trusted friends and family members, as needed, to be with your grief. Grief resurgences in response to the sudden, expected awareness of a loved one’s absence are a natural part of the survivorship experience and can be triggered by exposure to anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, and other festive occasions.
2. Traditions. It’s been my experience that survivors contend with their first exposure to the end-of-year holiday season by embracing tradition (engaging in familiar holiday rituals) or making a radical departure from tradition (spending the holidays out-of-town, for instance). If you plan on embracing tradition, feel free to cut back, if needed, on the amount of time and energy you spend purchasing gifts, decorating your home, preparing meals, attending holiday gatherings, and so forth. Assess your own energy level to determine how much exposure you can handle at any time and adjust accordingly.
3. Communication. Speak with your family members and friends concerning your needs and how they can assist. Ask for their accommodation and understanding.
4. Memorialization. There are many different, creative ways of memorializing your deceased loved one during the holiday season. Incorporate these into your holiday regimen where appropriate.
5. Education. Community Grief Support is hosting several “Hope for the Holidays” community seminars on November 6, November 13, and November 20. Click on the individual dates to find more information on each of the seminars.
As we step into the cooler temperatures of fall, the team at T. Fox SalonSpa is ready to help you look your best when it comes to having healthy hair and skin. Here’s 3 ideas to add to your health regimen this fall.
Specialist Maddie
1. Give Your Skin a Lift! T Fox SalonSpa Specialist Maddie suggests AVEDA’s Organic Facial which she customizes to your skin health needs.
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2. Give Your Hair a Boost! T Fox SalonSpa Artist Brooke can show you how an AVEDA Shine Botanic Treatment will do the trick.
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Lasts up to 25 shampoos
Artist Emily
3. Update Your Fall Look! TFox SalonSpa Artist and color expert Emily will give you a beautiful, fresh fall look with AVEDA Balayage Color.
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Organic and Vegan color
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For more ideas on how to best care for your hair and skin visit the T. Fox SalonSpa Facebook page where every Tuesday the team posts a Tuesday Care Tip www.facebook.com/TFoxSalonspa. The team also invites you to stop by the SalonSpa on Valleydale Road in Hoover to learn more.
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For more than 30 years, Henderson & Walton Women’s Center has been specializing in women’s health care in the Birmingham and surrounding areas. All the OB/GYN physicians, including Dr. Sanders, are board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. For patient convenience, HWWC sees patients in Birmingham, Alabaster, Chelsea, Cullman, Rainbow City/Gadsden, Jasper and Tuscaloosa. To learn more about Dr. Sanders and the team of physicians and staff at Henderson & Walton Women’s Center, P.C., visit 
