Quality Of Life Health Services, Inc

10/02/2025

⛳ What a day on the green!

On Friday, September 26, we welcomed 64 golfers to Silver Lakes for our 11th Annual Student Scholarship Golf Tournament to support our QOLHS, Inc. Scholarship.

Thanks to our incredible players, donors, and sponsors, this event continues to change lives. Since the program began, 27 graduating seniors have received scholarships and laptops to launch their college journey. We’re proud to share that more than 90% of these students have completed college, with many earning advanced degrees 🎓✨

A special thank you to our 2025 sponsors and donors:
➤ Ronnie Watkins Ford
➤ Lipscomb Auto Sales
➤ Webb Concrete
➤ Thum Insurance Agency
➤ Maynard Nexsen PC
➤ Sheppard-Harris & Associates
➤ River Bank & Trust
➤ ABS Business Systems
➤ GMR (Comcast Business)
➤ Rx Labels USA
➤ Central Alabama X-Ray
➤ Carex-MD Telestation
➤ Marsh McLennan Agency
➤ Knowles & Sullivan
➤ Forerunner Technologies
➤ Lowe’s – Gadsden
➤ Clearwave
➤ 4BG Diversified
➤ Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (Tuskegee Alumni Chapter, Gadsden Alumni Chapter, Talladega-Sylacauga Alumni Chapter)
➤ Academy Sports & Outdoors
➤ PGA Tour Superstore
➤ Inverness Golf & Repair

We are so grateful for your generosity—your support helps us provide even more opportunities for students across 18 Alabama counties.

Thank you for making this year’s tournament one to remember. We’ll see you on the course again next year! 🏌️‍♂️

09/10/2025

Join us in welcoming Brooklyn L. Sims, DDS to the QOLHS team! 🥳

Dr. Brooklyn Sims was born and raised in Gadsden, Alabama. She is a proud graduate of Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry, Class of 2025. Dr. Sims also earned a Master of Science in Biomedical Science from Meharry Medical College in 2021 and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Fisk University in 2020.

Passionate about health equity and education, Dr. Sims is dedicated to expanding access to quality oral health care. She is excited to begin her dental career as she strives to build meaningful relationships with her patients through education, prevention, and compassionate care. Her goal is to ensure patients feel both comfortable and confident in their oral health.

Dr. Sims will be providing dental services at Anniston Quality Health Care at 1316 Noble Street Anniston, AL 36201. Call (256) 492-0131 to get on the books. Welcome aboard! 🙌

09/05/2025

Your health on your schedule💙

Quality of Life Health Services, Inc. is now rolling out self-scheduling for medical appointments at 10 of our health centers!
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New patients can quickly book their visits by clicking the “New Patient Scheduler” button at the top of our website. Existing patients can request an appointment through their MyChart portal.

📍 Available at these locations for medical services only:
▸J.W. Stewart Neighborhood Health Center
▸Roberta O. Watts Medical Center
▸Sardis City Medical Center
▸W.T. Scruggs Medical Center
▸Dekalb Quality Health Care
▸Cullman Quality Health Care
▸Clay Quality Health Care
▸Chambers Quality Health Care
▸Wadley Cornerstone Clinic
▸Susie E. Allen Medical Center

📞 Specialty services must still be scheduled by calling 256-492-0131.

🌐 Visit www.qolhs.org to get your healthcare journey started!

08/28/2025

⛳ Join us for a day on the green with a purpose!

The 11th Annual QOLHS Student Scholarship Golf Tournament helps provide scholarships and laptops to graduating high school seniors across 18 Alabama counties to support their path to higher education.

Thanks to the support of our sponsors and players, QOLHS has already awarded 27 scholarships—and this year, we’re aiming to impact even more students’ futures.

Your participation will:
✅ Support hardworking students as they begin their college journey
✅ Help remove barriers to higher education
✅ Strengthen our mission of serving communities across Alabama

📅 Friday, September 26, 2025
📍 RTJ at Silver Lakes - 1 Sunbelt Pkwy, Gadsden, AL 35905
🎟 Registration: $125 per player
💼 Sponsorship opportunities are available with complimentary teams included—read more here: https://www.facebook.com/share/17BEAG8mKX/
🔗 Register or learn more by contacting (256) 439-6340 or qol45@qolhs.com

Come enjoy a day of golf, fellowship, and community impact. Together, we can open doors for the next generation of leaders!

08/19/2025

🌟 National Health Center Week 2025 Recap 🌟

What an incredible week celebrating the legacy of care provided by community health centers across the nation 💙

Here’s how we honored our patients, staff, and communities this :
✅ Staff Appreciation – Cooler bags gifted to clinical, admin, and support staff in recognition of their hard work and dedication.
✅ Community Outreach – Over 200 elected officials and leaders received information on QOLHS and the impact of health centers across Alabama.
✅ Patient Appreciation – Stickers reading “I ❤️ My Health Center” were distributed to patients at all 22 physical QOL locations, including Spanish versions.
✅ Health Conditions Focus Campaign – Dr. Vicki Minter spotlighted diabetes care, while Ms. Romaine Heard emphasized the importance of cervical cancer prevention in educational Facebook spotlights.
✅ Healthy Bodies, Strong Start Event – Our Susie E. Allen Health Center in Phenix City hosted a lively back-to-school event with food, resources, school supplies, and tours of the clinic, in collaboration with the Phenix City Housing Authority.
✅ Community Safety Night – QOLHS connected with 50+ families in Gadsden, sharing resources, first aid kits, and health information alongside local first responders.

Thank you to our staff, partners, patients, and community members who made this week so meaningful. Together, we are building healthier communities across America! 👏

National Association of Community Health Centers Alabama Primary Health Care Association

08/06/2025

🩺 Managing diabetes isn’t just about blood sugar—it’s about protecting your eyesight, your heart, your kidneys, and your quality of life.

As part of Health Conditions Focus Day during , we’re highlighting Dr. Victoria Minter, who has been serving patients with care and expertise at Quality of Life Health Services since 2008. She provides primary care at the Douglas Medical Clinic, where she works closely with patients to manage and reduce the complications of chronic illnesses like diabetes.

Her work with diabetic patients expanded significantly after joining QOLHS, and in 2019, she became part of our Diabetic Initiative, a program that ensures high-quality care and helps improve outcomes for patients living with diabetes.

Diabetes affects millions, and understanding the different types is key:

“Type 1 means the pancreas does not produce insulin and always requires insulin. Type 2, which makes up 90% of cases, is when the pancreas doesn’t produce enough insulin or the body doesn’t use it well. Gestational diabetes develops during pregnancy and often goes away after delivery, but increases the mother’s risk for Type 2 later in life.”

Dr. Minter emphasizes that early detection and proper management are critical, as uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious complications like blindness, nerve damage, kidney disease, strokes, heart attacks, and even limb loss.

At Quality of Life, we offer:
✔️ Hemoglobin A1c testing to evaluate long-term blood sugar
✔️ Kidney function monitoring
✔️ Referrals to specialists when needed
✔️ Integrated services including Dental, Podiatry, Optometry, and access to Project Access for affordable specialty care

Dr. Minter also ensures that education on three main components of diabetes treatment (meal plan, exercise, amd medication) are reviewed after every visit to ensure patients understand the role they play in their own disease management.

“Communication is important at QOL,” says Dr. Minter. “We use Language Line services to ensure our patients fully understand their condition and care plans, and we stay connected with local hospitals to help patients access financial assistance for scans, X-rays, and procedures.”

✨ If you haven’t had your blood sugar checked recently or you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes and want to improve your control—don’t wait.

📍 Douglas Medical Clinic
8225 HWY 75
Horton, AL 35980
📞 (256) 593-3804
🌐 www.qolhs.org

National Association of Community Health Centers

08/06/2025

🩺 “Cervical Cancer is the 4th most common cancer in women worldwide—but with regular screenings and the HPV vaccine, it’s one of the most preventable.” — Ms. Romaine Heard, CRNP

During Health Conditions Focus Day for , we’re proud to spotlight Romaine Heard, CRNP, who provides compassionate and comprehensive women's health services at Cherokee Quality Health Care and the Quality of Life Health Complex.

Her passion for women’s health began early in her career as a registered nurse in labor and delivery, postpartum, and gynecology. Now, as a Women’s Health Care and Family Nurse Practitioner, she’s committed to educating women on conditions that can be prevented through regular care, like Cervical Cancer.

“The main cause of cervical cancer is the human papillomavirus (HPV) infection," says Heard. "HPV is a common infection transmitted sexually. Most HPV infections resolve without treatment, but persistent infections can lead to cellular changes in the cervix that can develop into cervical cancer.”

“The HPV vaccine helps prevent transmission of HPV and it is best to get vaccinated before becoming sexually active. Children can get this vaccine starting at age 9. Quality of Life Health Services Pediatric Department located at the Main Complex location in Gadsden admisters HPV vaccines. Adults have a HPV vaccine available they can get up to age 45.”

At QOLHS, we offer pap smears, diagnostic testing, and treatment for cervical dysplasia, a precancerous condition that can be treated before it becomes cancer. After your screening, our care team will follow up with results and next steps—whether that’s a simple recheck in a few years or more specialized care.

We also provide HPV vaccines through our Pediatric Department starting at age 9, and for adults up to age 45.

Ms. Heard urges women to get regular screenings, regardless of insurance status. "We participate in the Alabama Breast and Cervical Cancer Program which may pay for your services. We also accept the Plan First Program and offer a sliding fee based on income."

✨ If you're due for a pap smear or need to talk about the HPV vaccine, we're here to support your health—every step of the way.

📍 Cherokee Quality Health Care
3330 Cedar Bluff Rd
Centre, AL 35960
📞 (256) 492-0131
🌐 www.qolhs.org

National Association of Community Health Centers

08/01/2025

✨ August is 💉

Back-to-school is just around the corner! If your child still needs to get their wellness exam or is behind on any vaccinations, Quality of Life is here for you! 📚

Call our main line at (256) 492-0131 and ask about scheduling a back-to-school wellness exam 🩺

07/22/2025

Celebrating 60 years of progress ✨

QOLHS is gearing up for in our communities August 3-9. 🩺

Mark your calendars! National Health Center Week (NHCW) 2025 is coming up this August 3-9, 2025. Join us in celebrating and recognizing the vital work of Community Health Centers across the nation, caring for 1 in 10 Americans.

Each day of the week will focus on a unique aspect of the vital role health centers play as Employers of Choice, Providers of Choice, and Partners of Choice. Join us in celebrating, learning, and taking action to ensure health centers continue to thrive for decades to come.

Learn more: http://bit.ly/448VwgM

07/16/2025

🎒 Join us at the Healthy Bodies, Strong Start Open House with Susie E. Allen Health Center and Phenix City Housing Authority!

Get Your Family Ready for a Healthy & Successful School Year!
✨ Tour Our Health Center
✨ Meet Our Friendly Providers
✨ Enjoy Snacks & Free Lunch
✨ Gain Resources to Help Make Smart, Healthy Choices

📅 Tuesday, August 5, 2025
🕙 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Susie E. Allen Health Center
1502 11th Avenue, Phenix City, AL 36867

Let's build a strong school year — together!

07/02/2025

Join us in welcoming Sheba Dryer, CRNP-BC, ANP-C, FNP-C to the QOLHS team! 🥳

Ms. Sheba Dryer is a native of Fort Payne, AL, graduating from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1996. After serving as a registered nurse for over 10 years, she returned to the University of Alabama at Birmingham to obtain a Master of Science in Nursing. She has been practicing as a certified nurse practitioner for over 15 years.🩺

She enjoys helping others live a long, healthy and fulfilling life. She loves spending time with her family, fostering children and their families, traveling the world, decorating, cheering on the Crimson Tide and continuing to her education.

Ms. Dryer is seeing patients at Dekalb Quality Health Care at 12062 Highway 227, Geraldine, AL 35974. Call (256) 492-0131 to schedule an appointment. Welcome aboard! 🙌

06/24/2025

We're Hiring Pharmacists in Gadsden & Anniston! 💊

Join our Quality of Life team and enjoy competitive pay, great benefits, and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Call (256) 492-0131 for more hiring information!