Archived Past Events of 2007

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Graduates:

SportsMED is proud to recognize our 2007 graduates:

Lorenzo Love, Jr. graduated from J.O. Johnson High School.  Commencement Exercises were held Friday, May 25th.

Dustin N. Adair,  part-time employee, graduated from Virgil J. Grissom High School.  Commencement Exercises were held Friday, May 25th.

Courtney Alicia Kennemore, a part-time employee, has graduated from Dillard University in New Orleans, Louisiana.  On May 19th she received a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry.  She will be attending Tulane University, in the fall, pursuing a degree in pharmacology.  Her mother, Pamela B. Kelly, is also an employee of SportsMED.

Congratulations to all of these graduates!

12th Annual NANPA Clinical Symposium

Sponsor: North Alabama Nurse Practioner Assocation
Date:  September 21st and 22nd, 2007
Location: Huntsville Marriott
Contact: Contact Joan Williamson at coachwill@aol.com for more information.
SportMED is excited to be an exhibitor for this educational venue.

Alabama Chapter, National Safety Council

Date: July 17, 2007
Time:  11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Location:  Greenbrier BBQ (off 1-565), Mooresville, AL
Contact:  Celia Faller at 256/307-1133 or Faller@NSC.org
Dr. Charles Morley will be speaking at this luncheon.  You must register to attend

D-1 Training Center Grand Opening
June 8, Chattanooga, TN
Meet and greet with the NFL’s Payton Manning

Pepsi-Buffalo Rock Health Fair
June 12, Huntsville
SportsMED participated in this event

CMSA Community Resource Fair
Sponsor: North Alabama Chapter of Case Management Society of America
Date: May 17, 2007
Time: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Huntsville Depot Roundhouse
Contact: Melissa Timberlake @ 256/520-2339 or melis037@compone.org

The Community Resource Fair was an opportunity to meet case managers, discharge planners, nurses and allied health care professional in North Alabama. SportsMED was excited to participate in this community event.  CEU’s and CCM’s were provided.

Alabama Chapter, National Safety Council
Date: May 15, 2007
Time: 11:45 am – 1:00 pm
Location: Greenbrier BBQ (off 1-565), Mooresville, AL
Contact: Celia Faller at 256/308-1133 or Faller@NSC.org
Dr. John Walker spoke at this luncheon. 

Whistle Stop Festival & Rocket City BBQ Cook-Off
Date:  May 4th and 5th
Location: The Historic Huntsville Depot
Hosted by The EarlyWorks Museum Complex, the Alabama Constitution Village Foundation and the Kansas City BBQ Society, this event raises revenue for the Alabama Constitution Village Foundation to better serve area students at the Early Works museums while promoting tourism in Huntsville.  Actually, in 2006, 49% of the foundation’s revenue was generated by the BBQ event!  SportsMED was excited to be a sponsor and participate in the 2007 festival.  For more information go to rocketcitybbq.com or www.earlyworks.com.  

Progressive Union Missionary Baptist Church Health Fair
Date: May 5, 2007
Time:  9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location: The Family Life Center adjacent to the church at 1919 Brandon Town Rd., Huntsville, Alabama
Contact: Sandra Frierson at 256/655-5032
SportsMED is happy to donate educational material to this important community event.

AWCO 2007 Annual Spring Seminar
Sponsor:   Alabama Workers’ Compensation Organization, Inc.
Date:  May 2-5, 2007
Location: Wynfrey Hotel in Birmingham, AL
Contact: Diane Martin at 205/581-9104 or Dmartin@attenta.com
SportsMED was an exhibitor at this year's seminar.

Scholarship Fund Run, April 7, 2007
SportsMED was proud to provide a donation to the Scholarship Fund Run held April 7, 2007.  Proceeds from the race benefit the Harold and Louise Tinsley Scholarship Fund.  The purpose of this fund is to award scholarships to outstanding high school graduates who are members of the Huntsville Track Club (HTC) and intend on participating in intercollegiate track or cross country competition at the college or university of their choice.  For more information about the scholarship or HTC contact Tab Barnett at 256/883-5124.

2007 Chili Challenge & Silent Auction
Sponsor:  Habitat for Humanity of Jackson County, Alabama
SportsMED was proud to be a sponsor of this year’s Chili Challenge & Silent Auction.  The funds raised at this event will allow Habitat for Humanity of Jackson County the ability to build simple, decent, affordable housing for needy residents of Jackson County.  If you would like more information, about Habitat for Humanity of Jackson County, call 256/574-4138.       

"Sports Injuries" on a live chat on Channel 19
Dr. Eric Janssen will be answering questions on "Sports Injuries" on a live chat on Channel 19 Thursday, March 15 from 5:30-6:30pm. Questions can be directed to www.whnt.com. Dr. Janssen will also be interviewed live during Channel 19's 5pm newscast about Sports Injuries and how they effect male and female athletes differently.

CMSA luncheon

Sponsor: Case Management Society of America
Date: Thursday, February 15, 2007
Location: Huntsville Public Library
Dr. Morley spoke to the group about Pressure Specified Sensory Device and surgical techniques to relieve neuropathic pain in the foot.  One CEU was provided.

NANPA Monthly Meeting

Sponsor:  North Alabama Nurse Practioner Association
Date:   February 13, 2007
Location: Victoria’s Restaurant in Huntsville
Dr. Cobb Alexander spoke to the group about differentiating between hip pain and back pain.

Calhoun Community College Workforce Expo
Wednesday, Feb. 7, 8a-3p
SportsMED participated in the Expo

Alabama Recreation and Parks Association State Conference
VBC- Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 29-30
Bob Labbe was MC for Awards Banquet

UAH Fitness Center Expo
Friday, Jan. 26, 10am-4pm
SportsMED was one of the hosts for health expo

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)was privileged to announce Reverend Ralph Keel, the chaplain for the Florida Gators - SEC championship team, spoke in Huntsville at several venues:

January 15th:
North East Alabama FCA Board Members Dinner at Southwood Presbyterian Lodge
January 16th:
Bob Jones High SchoolHuntsville Downtown Rotary meeting at the VBC
January 17th:
Lee High School
The Rock Worship Center
January 18th:
Butler High School
Alabama A & M University FCA Huddle and UAH FCA at Alabama A & M
January 19th:
Coaches Breakfast

He will also attend the Senior Bowl Rally, January 24th in Mobile, Alabama, the College Advance, February 2nd – 4th at Schocco Springs and then the UCA National Cheer Competition, February 6th – 11th.  SportsMed wishes Rev. Keel and the FCA much success during this speaking tour.

Martin Luther King Circle C Classic
High School Basketball
Jan. 15, 2007
UAH-Spragins Hall
SportsMED hosted halftime contests and offered free T-shirts during the three high school basketball games that day.

Golf Events

Land Trust Golf Tournament
June 4, The Ledges
SportsMED provided Par-3 Hole Promotion/Gifts

Alabama Recreation and Parks Association Golf Tournament
June 6, Fort Payne Terrapin Hills Golf Course

Athens State University Golf Tournament
June 7, Canebrake Golf Club, Athens
SportsMED provided Par-3 Hole Promotion/Gifts

John Stallworth Celebrity Golf Classic
June 14-15, Hampton Cove Golf Course
SportsMED was a co-sponsor

WAAY In Shape - Channel 31 - 11 a.m.

June 7-Dr. Kendall Black guest
June 14-Open MRI of Madison guest
June 21-Dr. Kendall Black guest

Each Thursday on WTZT- TV Cooper & Company look for the SportsMED Sports Report. The morning program airs from 6-7am and repeated at 9-10pm and is found on Channel 11 or on most of the area cable systems.

Pacesetters

Dr. Cobb Alexander has fulfilled the requirements of the Rules and Regulations of the Southern Orthopaedic Association.  He is now a member effective May 1, 2007.

SportsMED welcomes Dr. Robert L. Hash to the physician staff as of January 2007. Dr. Hash is a member of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, as well as, numerous other professional associations, and specializes in Degenerative Spine, Spine Trauma, and Complex Spine situations. Read more...

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