78 Photo Essay: Wesley Minor
“A lot of patients we see at our clinic come from an underserved population. We're pretty much the only clinic in the area that will help a majority of these folks.”
78 Photo Essay: Iris Jarvis
“I grew up here. I remember when we were next door, being a little girl and playing in the bridal section. I’ve always loved and been interested in the industry.”
Investing in Community
“The importance of community was ingrained in me from a very young age,” she says. “I was taught that, no matter where you live, it is imperative to be active in your community and give back in a way that helps it thrive.”
78 Photo Essay: Chris Maddox
…my dad’s only hobby was working in his yard,” Chris says. “My dad didn’t have a garden, but he was particular and took pride in his yard. Maybe deep down, this is how I got into this.”
78 Photo Essay: Tara Branstetter
“I’ve been here eight years now,” Tara says. “My faith has given me a platform to lead and to develop deep relationships with the residents and employees.”
78 Photo Essay: Emily Greene, Music Student, The University of Alabama
“I will never forget driving to the music school and on the way back thinking, ‘this is one of the best decisions I have ever made.”
78 Photo Essay: Hayley Manasco
. “When you say things like, ‘I’ll never do geriatrics; I’ll never do whatever,’ the Lord laughs at you and that’s where you end up.”
78 Photo Essay: Jeb Cowen
“COVID has changed everything in the field and created a lot of challenges,” Jeb says. “I'm laughing and telling people, I don't know if you want to see the class of 2023 physicians because we're all online.”
78 Photo Essay: Carolina Grace
During her senior year, she began the stressful process of applying to highly competitive dental schools. “I applied to 12 schools and did not get into a single one,” Carolina says.
78 Photo Essay: Ivey-Elise Ivey
“My uncle attended St. Andrews, and on a fluke, my dad suggested I apply. Even though I’m very self-motivated, it was still scary to think about a 24-hour flight without my family to begin college in a foreign country.”