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10/22/2025

Join JCMS on a guided hike with Jefferson County Greenways Naturalists. Get ahead of the holiday indulgence by getting outdoors now. Invite your spouse, kids, neighbor, or friend to join you in exploring Birmingham's industrial heritage at Red Mountain Park. Take a 'walk through time' and discover the lives of Birmingham's early residents by visiting the Smythe Mining Camp, Mine #13, and the Company Store. This 1.5-mile, 1.5-2 hour tour on flat, occasionally uneven terrain will inspire an appreciation for Birmingham's rich mining history. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water, and dress according to the weather.

10/21/2025

✨Introducing Dr. Emily Bell Casey, JCMS Immediate Past President✨ Dr. Casey has been a dedicated member of the JCMS Board since 2019, bringing a wealth of expertise to the organization. She holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama and a medical degree from the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Her postgraduate training includes an internship at the University of Tennessee in Memphis and an internal medicine residency at Baptist Health Centers in Birmingham. Additionally, she completed her sports medicine fellowship training at the American Sports Medicine Institute (ASMI) in Birmingham. Currently, she serves as Assistant Fellowship Director for Primary Care at ASMI. As a team physician for the Birmingham Squadron, Samford University, and several local high schools, Dr. Casey is committed to serving the community. Dr. Casey, her husband Matt, and daughters Belle and Brenna reside in the Birmingham area.

10/17/2025

This month's Wayne Finley Physician Symposium will feature Niki Sepsas, as he delivers his presentation, "The Spanish Flu Pandemic of 1918-1919: A Century Later, What Have We Learned?" All are invited to join us at the Homewood Public Library in the Large Auditorium on October 21st at 10:00 a.m. We hope to see you there!

10/15/2025

✨Introducing Dr. Marquisha D. Moore Jarmon, JCMS President-Elect✨ Dr. Jarmon, a distinguished Internal Medicine and Pediatric Specialist, is affiliated with Baptist Health Princeton Hospital in Hoover, Alabama. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and minors in Chemistry and Psychology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Jarmon earned her medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in Memphis, where she also completed her internship and residency in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. Board-certified by both the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Jarmon is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics. A native of Birmingham, Dr. Jarmon practices medicine in her hometown and is an active member of the Sixth Avenue Baptist Church. Outside of her work at Comprehensive Pediatrics and Internal Medicine, she values time with her husband and three children.

10/10/2025

We are pleased to highlight another outstanding achievement by a Jefferson County health center. Click the link below to read more.

"The Birmingham VA Health Care System was recognized as a 5-star medical center by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Only two medical centers in the state of Alabama received a five-star ranking, and Birmingham is one of 255 medical centers nationwide to receive this rating."

https://www.va.gov/birmingham-health-care/stories/birmingham-va-health-care-system-receives-5-star-cms-rating/

10/08/2025

As part of our Livewell program, JCMS members are ditching their scrubs for self-care! In this episode of the "Learn Something New" series, our doctors traded their stethoscopes for spatulas and enjoyed an afternoon with chocolatier, Susan Notter.
Chef Susan Notter, of Elizabeth Moore Chocolates, shared her expertise on the art of coloring, tempering, and creating ganache for exquisite bonbons. Hailing from England, Chef Notter's impressive background includes training in Germany and Switzerland, as well as her current role as pastry coach for the USA Culinary Olympic Team. Her notable appearances on Food Network shows, including Halloween Wars, have solidified her reputation as a master of her craft. In addition to her boutique, where she crafts fine European chocolates and single-origin bars, Chef Notter also teaches classes and designs bespoke sugar and chocolate showpieces for special occasions. We invite you to explore her boutique, products, and classes at https://elizabethmoorechocolates.com/.

10/07/2025

✨Meet Dr. M. Heath Hale, JCMS Vice President✨ With a strong background in sports medicine and family medicine, Dr. Hale has been a valued member of the JCMS Board of Censors since 2022. He is affiliated with the UAB Department of Family Medicine and Community Medicine. Dr. Hale holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Biology from Samford University, as well as a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. In addition to being a dedicated clinician, Dr. Hale is also a passionate educator, mentoring and supervising residents in Family Medicine, Pediatrics, and Internal Medicine, while teaching upper-level Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) residents and serving as the Director of the Sports Medicine rotation for this department’s residency program.

10/06/2025

The Minority Physician Section is dedicated to supporting and advocating for minority physicians, addressing health disparities, and fostering a more inclusive healthcare environment for all. Your participation and input are vital to its success!
Click the link below to register for the virtual meeting ⬇️

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/h90jKB7BQZSO59fTMeisPg #/registration

10/01/2025

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we salute oncology physicians who treat people, not just cancer. They offer hope, healing, and compassion when it matters most. Their dedication is truly heroic. 🎉💕

09/25/2025

Don't miss Part 2 of a 3-Part Virtual Financial Planning Series, featuring expert insights from Kassouf Wealth Advisors, tonight. Click the link below to register!

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/LsONjzX9R4y--uNheHSfrQ #/registration

09/24/2025

✨Introducing JCMS President, Dr. Robert E. Agee✨ Dr. Agee has had the distinction of serving on the JCMS Board of Censors since 2021. As a board-certified family practice physician at Baptist Health Precision Sports Medicine and Orthopedics, he brings a wealth of expertise to his role. Dr. Agee holds a bachelor's degree from Morehouse College in Atlanta and a medical degree from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee. He completed his family practice residency at the University of California at San Francisco in Fresno and his sports medicine fellowship at the American Sports Medicine Institute in Birmingham, Alabama. With over 30 years overall experience and more than 10 years in providing medical care to elite athletes from the National Football League, Major League Baseball, National Basketball Association, and National Hockey League, Dr. Agee's credentials are impressive. Notably, he has also served as Medical Director for Legion Field and the NFL European League.

09/15/2025

As the summer season draws to a close, we are pleased to announce the commencement of our monthly Wayne Finley Physician Symposiums. All are invited to join us at the Homewood Library this Wednesday, September 17th, as Dr. Richard Davis presents a program entitled, 'Unusual Pregnancies.'

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