Around Our Community

Wayne Sellers, past president of Alabama Conference of Social Work (ACSW) joined us at our booth during the 2024 ACSW Convention in Orange Beach, Alabama for our first ever on-location podcast! ACSW's Mission: The Conference exists for the purpose of promoting the Social Welfare of Citizens of the State of Alabama. The Conference is a non-profit, charitable, educational, literary, and scienti...

Terry Harbin, BankPlus Regional President Southwest Alabama, joins us in studio to discuss some of the most popular financial scams against seniors and how to spot them. Terry also talks about his work as Director of Dayspring Baptist Church's "32x25" mission program. To learn more about BankPlus, please visit: https://www.bankplus.net/about-us/who-we-are To learn more about Dayspri...

Jillian Lami joins us in studio to talk about VIPcare, and their mission & focus in the community. VIPcare has over 100 clinics across multiple states, and their stated focus is: "We believe that each patient is unique, and in order to best care for each individual, our providers spend quality time with each patient. This allows our physicians to properly diagnose and treat our patients o...

Rob Hartmann, the Director of Missions at Dayspring Baptist Church in Mobile, Alabama, joins us in studio to talk about the importance of mission work locally, nationally, and internationally. Rob shares where his passion for missions came from, and why he feels its so important to pursue these opportunities. To contact Rob, or learn more about Dayspring's ministry partners, please visit: htt...

Brett Burleson, Realtor with Roberts Brothers, joins us in studio to talk about seniors in the real estate market, and gives seniors three tips to prepare for selling a home, and three tips to prepare for buying a home. To contact Brett, or learn more about him, please visit: https://www.robertsbrothers.com/bio/brettburleson ---------------------------- To learn more about Community Insurance Part...

Dr. Chris Lawrey, Associate Professor of Finance at the University of South Alabama joins us in studio to discuss financial & economic trends and financial planning for seniors. To learn more about Dr. Lawrey, or for contact information for questions, please visit: https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/mcob/economic_and_finance/lawrey.html ---------------------------- To learn more about Commu...

Theresa Wilson, CEO of Rose of Sharon Soup Kitchen joins us via Zoom to discuss their nonprofit located in Huntsville, Alabama. Rose of Sharon Soup Kitchen's mission is "to show God’s love and grace in meeting the physical and spiritual needs of the homeless and under-privileged in the Huntsville and Madison County areas." To learn more about Rose of Sharon, or to volunteer or donat...

Veronica Woodall, SHIP Program Coordinator at Jackson County Council on Aging joins us via zoom to discuss JCCA's goal of helping the elderly lead more active, independent lives. Some of JCCA's programs, services, and resources include: senior activity centers, State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Counseling Assistance and Medicare Savings Programs, home-delivered meals, transportation,...

Joey Brignac, National Sales Director (Under 65 Markets), with Copeland Insurance Group joins us in studio. The Copeland Insurance Group was founded by Mel Copeland in 1962. Copeland Insurance Group seeks to provide the most comprehensive solutions in the Medicare health insurance market. Including Medicare Supplement Plans, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Part D, Final Expense, Short Term Care...

Jeff Hoover, owner of Pure Life Pharmacy in Foley, AL, joins us in studio. Pure Life Pharmacy is a local pharmacy that is dedicated to lowering the cost of medication. Pure Life has affordable compounds and generic medications. Pure Life skips the insurance process, so you can buy direct from them and save. Some save up to 80% of major pharmacy's costs! To learn more about Pure Life Pharmacy,...

Todd Stork (Chief of Operations) and Monica Taylor, CRNP (OB/GYN) with Mostellar Medical join us in studio. Mostellar Medical Center (MMC) is located in Irvington, Alabama. MMC provides comprehensive medical services to their patients regardless of ability to pay. If you cannot pay for health services, they offer a sliding fee discount program for patients that qualify. MMC also offers a prescript...

Todd Stork & Katelyn Tillman of Mostellar Medical join us in studio. Mostellar Medical Center (MMC) is located in Irvington, Alabama. MMC provides comprehensive medical services to their patients regardless of ability to pay. If you cannot pay for health services, they offer a sliding fee discount program for patients that qualify. MMC also offers a prescription medication assistance program t...

Tameka Dale, the HIV Program Manager of Mobile County for Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) joins us in studio to discuss ongoing challenges with treating HIV, and how ADPH is working to reach those affected in our local communities. To learn more about ADPH's HIV programs, please visit: https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/hiv/index.html To learn more about Community Insurance Partne...

Jessica Hung with JH Clinical joins us in studio to discuss the programs and benefits of their "hometown pharmacy" partnerships with multiple pharmacies across south Alabama. See below more info about each pharmacy location: Dawes Pointe Pharmacy https://www.dawespointepharmacy.com/ Semmes Pharmacy https://www.semmespharmacy.com/ Grand Bay Pharmacy https://www.grandbaypharmacy.com/ Bayou...

Gemma Campbell, Director of Sales & Marketing with Mercy LIFE of Alabama joins us in studio to with us about all of the great resources they have for seniors. Mercy LIFE of Alabama gives seniors the support they need to live in their own home or with family. They provide a full spectrum of healthcare services, so seniors can live at home, stay connected to their community and ultimately mainta...

Sheffield Young, Regional President with Devoted Health, joins us in studio to discuss Devoted Health's entry into the Alabama market for Medicare Advantage plans. Sheffield talks to us about Devoted Health's difference, including their "Prime Directive" to treat all their members with the same care with which they would want their family members treated. To learn more about De...

Brett Young, Director of The Reprieve, a long-term drug and alcohol rehab program for men and women through Bradford Health, joins us on the phone to talk about his past struggles with addiction and how The Reprieve can help those currently struggling with drug & alcohol addiction. Read about, and hear directly from Brett regarding his personal struggle with addiction and how he uses that expe...

Attorney Eric Cromwell with Cromwell & Associates joins us in studio. Eric describes his practice as, "a nontraditional law firm and focus on estate planning and business planning." Cromwell & Associates' stated mission is: "Cromwell & Associates is a family and community oriented business. We act as a guardian and protector of Client wishes during life and after de...

Ann Marie Meadows with Bradford Health Services is back in studio with us again to discuss some exciting news about a recent addition to Bradford's residential treatment programs, and all the ways Bradford serves the community with their addiction treatment programs. To learn more about Bradford Health Services, please visit: https://bradfordhealth.com To learn more about The Estate at River...

Keith Blackwood joins us to talk about his experience as a prosecutor for the Mobile County District Attorney's office, as well as his qualifications and 2022 campaign for the office Mobile County District Attorney. Since joining the District Attorney’s Office in 2008, Keith has prosecuted thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases. To learn more about Keith Blackwood for District Attorney, pl...

Jennifer Wright joins us to talk about her time as a prosecutor for the Mobile County District Attorney's office, as well as her 2022 campaign for District Court Judge in Mobile County. Jennifer has served the citizens of Mobile County as an Assistant District Attorney for almost 19 years. She’s been a member of the Murder Team of prosecutors for the last 11 years, and was leader of that team...

Captain Paul Burch with the Mobile County Sheriff's Office joins us to  talk about how MCSO uses technology to help fight crime, as well as discussing drug and mental health resources in Mobile County, how annexation efforts could affect law enforcement, and his 2022 campaign for Sheriff of Mobile County. To learn more about Paul Burch For Sheriff, please visit: https://paulburchforsheriff.co...

The history of Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel in Pensacola, Florida, dates back to 1868. It is one of the oldest, continuously running funeral homes in the state of Florida. As members of the Dignity Memorial® network, Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel and Bayview Memorial Park are committed to exceeding expectations. To learn more about Bayview Fisher, please visit their website: Bayview Fisher-Pou Chapel Lea...

Blue Meridian Acupuncture & Wellness is a family owned acupuncture and wellness center located in downtown Pensacola, Florida. They provide patient  centered integrative health  care using acupuncture, cupping, herbal formulas, heat therapy, promoting healthy nutrition, and exercise. To learn more about Blue Meridian, please visit their website at: BlueMeridianAcupuncture.com Learn more about...

Primary Care House Calls (PCHC) is a Medical House Call practice in the North West Florida/ Pensacola area designed to provide medical care for patients with limited mobility who find it difficult to get to the doctor’s office. Primary care medicine is provided by Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants in collaboration with and under the supervision of a physician. To learn more about Primar...