by Wesley Bryant | Jan 11, 2025 | Franklin County, Stories
A nurse walked down the hallway his mother walked decades before he did. Beep … beep … he could hear the sounds from patients’ rooms. He kept a small keepsake pinned to his scrubs, a pin his mother gave him when he graduated nursing school. She had once worn the same...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jan 11, 2025 | Franklin County, Stories
“CHEESE!” The photographer’s voice resounded in the studio, but the young boy standing in front of the camera didn’t move. His eyes were wide and apprehensive. He darted around the room, avoiding the lens that seemed too intrusive for his comfort. His parents shared...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jan 11, 2025 | Franklin County, Stories
The body has its own language and innate wisdom that orchestrates every heartbeat, breath, and motion without conscious effort. Yet, with its persistent demands and often sedentary routines, the signals within that communication system can easily become tangled in the...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Jan 11, 2025 | Franklin County, Stories
Health care disparities continue to grow, particularly in rural America, and the stakes have never been higher. Approximately 20% of Americans reside in rural areas, yet fewer than one-tenth of physicians choose to practice there. The National Institutes of Health...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Dec 13, 2024 | Franklin County, Stories
Many families gathered to cheer on their children as the Friday night lights flickered to life, illuminating the football field. Jake Beard proudly stood in the stands and witnessed his students’ athletic feats with a smile. Overwhelmed by the game’s...
by Jeriah Brumfield | Dec 13, 2024 | Franklin County, Stories
Philip Hill’s career in physiotherapy, like many in the athletic world, began with his own injuries. “I played sports and got injured, and I liked helping people,” he said. “I wanted to stay a part of sports. And as I got older, I realized there were a lot more...
