Dr. Kennedy is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she discusses what to expect in the hospital.

Dr. Kennedy’s Bio:
Kierstin Cates Kennedy, MD, MSHA is an Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Chief Medical Officer for UAB Medicine. A 1,207 bed quaternary hospital and academic health science center, UAB Hospital is the 8th largest hospital in the US and serves as the only ACS verified Level I Trauma Center in the state of Alabama.

Dr. Kennedy graduated from the UAB Heersink School of Medicine in 2007 and completed her combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency training at UAB Hospital. She completed the Executive Master of Science in Health Administration program at UAB in 2011 and went on to complete a fellowship in quality improvement via the VA Quality Scholars Fellowship in Birmingham, AL. She has held numerous leadership roles in quality and operations, including medical director for the UAB Compliant Documentation Management Program, Director of Quality for Hospital Medicine, and Chief of Hospital Medicine with achievements in process redesign that have yielded sustained improvement in both quality and efficiency in care delivery. In 2014 she created the UAB Procedure Service which has celebrated nearly a decade of decreased time to procedure by more than 50% , a 93% procedure success rate and less than 0.2% complication rate. She also went on to create the UAB Comprehensive Vascular Access Team (CVAT), a multidisciplinary consult team designed to reduce delays in obtaining vascular access ranging from peripheral IVs to central venous catheters.

Dr. Kennedy is a member of the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM) Board of Directors and both course director and faculty for the SHM Leadership Academy. She speaks nationally on leadership topics such as conflict resolution for leaders, emotional intelligence, building high performing teams and leveraging positive psychology to drive quality improvement, and teaches physicians and students across the United States how to safely perform ultrasound guided bedside procedures. She is a past winner of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine Dean’s Excellence Award for Service, the UAB Alumni Society Distinguished Alumni Award, the ACLGIM Unified Leadership Training in Diversity award, and the national Paul Batalden Award from the VA Quality Scholars program. She holds the designation of fellow with the American College of Physicians and senior fellow with the Society of Hospital Medicine.


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Dr. LaShelle is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she discusses all things diabetes.

Dr. LaShelle's Bio:
Dr. LaShelle French Barmore, DO is a board certified Family Medicine physician and Diabetologist. Dr. Barmore has served the greater Birmingham area for the past 14 years and has become sought out on a national platform for her expertise in Diabetes management and Diabetes technology. Dr. Barmore is a proud alumna of Miles College, where her dreams of becoming a physician were nurtured. She went on to graduate from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences and completed her residency at St. Vincent’s East Family Medicine Residency. Dr. Barmore is the mother of Brooklyn Barmore and Marlon Barmore, II.

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Dr. Shameza Boyd is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she give her expert pediatric insight.

DR. BOYD'S BIO:
Dr. Shameza Boyd is a native of Birmingham, AL. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James and Lucy Boyd. Dr. Boyd is a product of Birmingham City Schools, where she served as her senior class president and graduated with honors from Huffman High School. After, graduating high school, she attended Xavier University of New Orleans, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology.

After graduating from Xavier University, Dr. Boyd continued to pursue her medical career. She attended the University of South Alabama located in Mobile, AL where she received her Doctor of Medicine degree and was the only African American female in her graduating class. After crossing that hurdle, she continued to pursue her dream and completed her Pediatric Internship and Residency at the Medical Center of Central Georgia located in Macon, GA. During her final year of residency, she was appointed and served as the program’s first African American Chief Resident.

Dr. Boyd began her pediatric career in Mobile, AL, working at Franklin Primary Health Center, which was in an underserved area where many couldn’t afford healthcare. During her tenure here, she was named Chief of the Department of Pediatrics. Dr. Boyd later returned to her hometown of Birmingham, AL where she worked for several years in a private practice. With hard work and determination in 2012, Dr. Boyd Dennis founded her own practice in Birmingham, AL known as Small Steps Pediatrics PC, located in St. Vincent’s East Professional Bldg. Her vision for Small Steps is to provide quality healthcare to ALL children. In 2014, to acknowledge the hard work of establishing her own practice, Dr. Boyd was awarded a 2014 Best in Minority Business Award.

Dr. Boyd is a board-certified Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She is a member of several medical societies and organizations including American Academy of Pediatrics- AL chapter, Medical Association of the State of Alabama, Jefferson County Medical Society, Mineral District Medical Society and Jefferson County Pediatric Medical Society, where she serves on the board. She is also a proud member of the Jefferson County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.

Dr. Boyd is the wife of Mr. Mark Dennis. When she is not in the office, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and family.

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While this podcast will cover a wide range of healthcare related material, it is not intended to replace the advice and medical care of your medical provider. The content discussed/included in this podcast is for informational purposes only. It is not to be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, etc. for your healthcare needs. There is no doctor-patient relationship formed or implied by listening to or viewing this channel. For any health-related concerns, questions, diagnosis, treatment, etc., please consult a medical/healthcare professional.

Global Strategist Crystal M. Allman, M.A. is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she discusses Building Family Health and Wealth.

BIO
Crystal M. Allman, M.A. hailing from Birmingham, AL, is a proud University of Alabama alumna with a B.A. in Marketing from the esteemed Culverhouse College of Commerce. Roll Tide! In her current role as Strategic Business Product Owner for the global COO of Deloitte Technology Operations at Deloitte, Crystal leverages her extensive background in marketing, strategy, technology, and executive sales, gained from her tenure with Fortune 500 giants like MTV Networks, Microsoft, and Universal Pictures (United Kingdom).

She holds a Master of Management (Global Business) to complement her expertise. She's a published researcher and a dedicated community activist. In her leisure moments, you'll find her with family and friends, engrossed in a good book, staying active, or creating modern vegan delicacies. Crystal's leadership is driven by her strategic vision and innovative spirit, making her a true trailblazer.

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Shatoya Brown, Ed. S. is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she discusses mental health in children.

Shatoya Brown is originally from Demopolis, AL. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Tuskegee University where she majored in Biology and became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She later obtained a Master of Arts in Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a second Master of Arts from the University of Alabama in School Psychometry/Educational Psychology. She also holds an Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology/Educational Psychology from the University of Alabama as well. Currently, she is completing her Doctor of Philosophy degree in School Psychology at the University of Alabama and is expected to complete all degree requirements in December of 2024.

Shatoya has a diverse professional background. While completing her undergraduate degree, she completed several internships at various universities where she conducted ongoing research. Upon graduating, her first occupation began in a pharmaceutical lab before beginning her career in education. She has taught a number of science courses at both high school and collegiate levels. After serving as a teacher for over 12 years, she then began working as a School Psychometrist before earning her Educational Specialist degree in School Psychology. Currently, Shatoya is completing her 19th year in the field of education. Additionally, Shatoya is a member of the following professional organizations: Alabama Education Association, Alabama Association of School Psychologist and National Association of School Psychologist.

Shatoya has a passion for helping others. She enjoys working with students, families, and other educational professionals to ensure that all students and families are provided an optimum educational experience through a holistic approach that acknowledges the importance of a child’s social, emotional, ethical and academic needs. Her ultimate goal is to establish a private practice where she can better provide the support required to eliminate all barriers that prevent a student from reaching their personal goals and aspirations.

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Dr. Alisha is our featured guest in this episode. Tune in as she discusses her journey as a working mom navigating through the world of autism.

Dr. Alisha Thompson Bennett is a Board Certified Family Medicine Physician, best selling author, blogger, mentor, speaker, transformational coach, and most importantly- a a wife and mom. Born and raised in Hueytown, Alabama, she currently runs a hospital based clinic at the hospital at which she was born. Talk about full circle!

She is a proud graduate of Talladega College, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology and later completed medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA. She then completed residency at the University of Alabama.

She is happily married, with 3 bonus children and 1 biological child- Langston who is a former 23 weeker micropreemie. She is an Autism mom and is also the founder and CEO of Miracles and MILEStones, LLC which provides support to NICU parents and parents of children with special needs-most especially working parents.


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Dr. Tennille Webb, a Board-certified Pediatric Nephrologist, is our featured guest in this episode of Voices For a Healthy Legacy. Tune is as she discusses taking care of kids and kidneys.

Dr. Tennille's Bio:
Tennille N. Webb, MD, MSPH is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Pediatric Nephrology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham/Children’s of Alabama. She is also the assistant director of the Pediatric and Infant Center for Acute Nephrology (PICAN) at Children’s
of Alabama.

She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Tuskegee University and Doctorate of Medicine from Morehouse School of Medicine. She received her Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH) in Clinical and Translational Science from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

She completed her pediatric residency at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL, and her pediatric nephrology fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She completed an additional fellowship in acute care nephrology at the Center for Acute Care Nephrology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Her mentorship and exposure at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital solidified her desire to pursue clinical research in acute kidney injury, particularly in critically ill children.

Dr. Webb is married to Brandon Humphries, her college sweetheart. They are the proud parents of two lovely children; 7-year-old daughter Onyx and 3-year-old son Satchel. She enjoys dancing and spending time with family and friends.

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Dr. Mia, a Board-certified Gynecologist and a Total Wellness Expert, is our featured guest in this episode of Voices For a Healthy Legacy. Come along as she talks us through the women’s health journey. One of her highlights is discussing testosterone- the forgotten female hormone.

Dr. Mia’s bio:

Dr. Mia Cowan is Founder and Medical Director of MiBella Wellness Center. A native of Birmingham, AL, Dr. Cowan received both her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Master of Arts degree in Health Education and Promotion from the University of Alabama. She completed her Doctorate of Medicine and residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the Medical College of Wisconsin.

During residency, Dr. Cowan won several awards and was appointed Chief Resident of the OB/GYN residency program from 2005-2006. Dr. Cowan is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She received her training as a Bariatric Medicine Specialist from the Center for Medical Weight Loss and has a Master of Business Administration degree from Auburn University.

Dr. Cowan served on the YMCA Shades Valley Board of Directors from 2010-2017 and chaired the Strong Kid’s Campaign in 2011-2012. She also served on the Safehouse Board of Directors from 2013-2016. She has been a member of the American Heart Association Birmingham Multicultural Leadership Committee since 2012. She was a member of the Executive Board for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society from 2014-2016. She has proudly served on the American Heart Association Board since 2015. She served as President of the Birmingham American Heart Association from 2018-2020, and continues to volunteer on the board.

She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, The Birmingham Chapter of the Links Incorporated, The Women’s Network, Jack and Jill of America, and the Mineral District Medical Society. She also leads a couples’ small group with her husband at her church, Living Stones Temple.

She is married to Joseph Brown, Jr and has a daughter, Marley and a son, Jamil. She enjoys spending time with her family, golfing and traveling.


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