“She had just started t-ball, and she was drinking just GALLONS a day . . . she could just never get enough to drink.” Ava’s mom, Ali, noticed the classic signs at first: increased thirst, increased urinary frequency. Ali...
“Home health care is important because we can only do so much at the dental office. If you’re not doing the leg work at home, nothing we do here is really going to work.” - Dr. MacBeth
The pride Shades...
As far back as she can remember, Krupa Patel, MD, knew that she wanted to practice medicine and work with children. “I knew from a young age that I wanted to be just like my pediatrician, but in medical...
In Alabama, one doesn't have to argue too much about football being the best sport ever. "Alabama or Auburn?" is a question that requires zero explanation, and "Roll Tide!" or "War Eagle!" are perfectly acceptable greetings. Weddings are planned...
“I am both excited and in disbelief that ten years have gone by so fast. I’m constantly amazed by what my wonderful staff has worked so hard with me to achieve and proud of the practice that we have...
Dear NICU Mama,
Our eyes meet as I walk into the room to introduce myself as your baby’s nurse for the day. You smile politely and secretly wish that I was a familiar face instead of another new one. I...
Not Your Average Dentist
Dentist. The mere mention of that word conjures up frightening images - blinding overhead lights, noisy drills, long needles filled with numbing medication that never numbs, and cringe-worthy pain. Many of us have not-so-fun memories of...
My 3-year-old recently had a cavity, and I was shocked by how much it bothered me. I thought I was doing everything right - dental visits from a year old, brushing, avoiding a steady stream of sugar. It turned...
“Mama milk?” I proposition her, as she sheepishly stares and soft-smiles at me. She goes towards the goods and acts as if she is about to latch on. Just as she gets close enough, she smiles, laughs, and says,...
With so much sad news in the world, it's refreshing to hear positive news around our children's safety. This year, Children's of Alabama is celebrating the 30th year of the SAFE Kids Alabama chapter, and 30 years of progress...
In + Around Birmingham
Getting Dirty:: Kids in the Great Outdoors
That feeling of the cool, smooth dirt between your toes.Maybe the sound of crystal clear water pouring over the mossy rocks as it bubbles...
