Birmingham Archives

HEAL© Alabama Fights Childhood Obesity with Nutrition and Activity

Mar 05, 2008 at 10:34 pm by steve

When Christy Swaid, a former professional athlete and world champion in extreme sports, left her busy life in Los Angeles to move to Alabama with her physician husband, Dr. Sw.... Read More

Advance Planning a Must when Starting a New Medical Practice

Mar 05, 2008 at 10:34 pm by steve

As with any new business, the start up of a private medical practice takes a lot of planning that should begin months before the office opens. “Many physicians think starting.... Read More

Physicians Face “Perfect Storm” of Events in Retirement Planning

Mar 05, 2008 at 10:34 pm by steve

We all want to be able to retire and continue the same standard of living to which we have become accustomed during our working years. Physicians are no different, but because.... Read More

Agenta’s Drug Platform Poises Company for Future Growth

Mar 05, 2008 at 10:34 pm by steve

Dr. Arthur DeCarlo, president and science director of Agenta Biotechnologies, has seen enough clinical cases of bone degeneration in oral and periodontal cases to be aware of.... Read More

Brookwood Pharmaceuticals Thrives in Birmingham after SurModics Buy-out

Mar 05, 2008 at 10:34 pm by steve

Small towns are great places to grow up, but they tend to nurture their young only until the fledglings fly the coop for exciting new places. Brookwood Pharmaceuticals, a comp.... Read More