Baldwin Bone & Joint Brings the Magic of Christmas to Children in Need

Salvation Army Angel Tree - Toy Drive Collection

Daphne, AL (November 8, 2011) - For the 8th Christmas season, the employees of Baldwin Bone & Joint, P.C. are once again making a difference in the lives of underprivileged boys and girls by collecting toys for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Toy Drive.

The community is invited to join in the fun by bringing new unwrapped toys to the BB&J Daphne office, located at the corner of Hwy. 64 and Pollard Road, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday – Friday. The deadline for donations at this location is December 7th. The Salvation Army will distribute these gifts to the Angels who were not adopted through the Angel Tree Program.

For more information contact Heather at Baldwin Bone & Joint at 251-625-2663
 

Baldwin Bone & Joint welcomes new USA fellow to its Center for Sports Medicine

Dr. Brian Bettencourt is third physician to take part in yearlong fellowship

Daphne, Alabama (October 25, 2010) - The Center for Sports Medicine at Baldwin Bone and Joint in Daphne is a highly regarded facility in the field of sports medicine. In 2008, the USA College of Medicine recognized its excellence and selected the center to provide clinical education for physicians seeking fellowship training in primary care sports medicine. The program, now beginning its third year, welcomes Dr. R. Brian Bettencourt, a primary care sports medicine fellow at the USA School of Medicine.

“I love being here,” said Dr. Bettencourt, a Livermore, Ca. native who completed his family practice residency at USA this year. “I am happy to assist during sporting events,” he said. “I want to be out there, doing what I can to make sure that athletes remain safe and are able to stay in the game.” (Photo: Dr. Brian Bettencourt)

Dr. Bettencourt applies his knowledge of sports medicine on and off the field - providing physicals and treatment to college and high school athletes participating in various sporting events including the USA Jaguar and Daphne High School football programs. He feels that it has been a privilege to train under Drs. John Todd and Drew Corbett. “They are amazing and inspiring teachers,” states Bettencourt. “I have been very impressed by the wide range of skills of the doctors at Baldwin Bone & Joint. The range of orthopaedic specialties here is outstanding.”

Both Dr. Todd and Dr. Corbett are fellowship-trained in sports medicine, which means they have been specially trained to tackle issues related to sports conditioning, injury prevention, diagnosis, physical therapy and surgery. Through the fellowship program, Drs. Todd and Corbett become USA Clinical Adjunct Professors, sharing their expertise with primary care physicians focused on furthering their training in the sports medicine field.

Dr. Bettencourt said the sports medicine doctors and orthopaedic surgeons at BB&J are impressive mentors on many levels. “The doctors here offer a rare mix of technical skill, teaching ability, obvious interpersonal skills and compassion,” he said. Dr. Bettencourt will provide patient care at BB&J under the direction of the Center for Sports Medicine physicians as part of his continued education.

“The physicians at Baldwin Bone & Joint are honored to be part of this exciting fellowship for the third year,” said Dr. Todd. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Bettencourt to the practice and enjoy working together to help this bright, energetic doctor round out his sports medicine training.”

About the Sports Medicine Clinic at Baldwin Bone & Joint
The Sports Medicine Clinic at Baldwin Bone & Joint was founded in 2008 to provide prevention and treatment of sports related injuries and disease for every type of athlete. The physicians at the Sports Medicine Clinic at Baldwin Bone & Joint are fellowship-trained in sports medicine and are highly skilled in surgical techniques for a variety of sports-related and orthopedic injuries. Patient care is coordinated through a comprehensive team of physicians, physical therapists, athletic trainers and staff to provide personalized assessment and treatment plans to meet individual needs. For more information, visit www.baldwinboneandjoint.com or call 625-2663.
 

Fairhope Intermediate School Receives Top Prize in Baldwin Bone & Joint's Many More Miles Campaign

Left to right: Dottie McClurg, Administrator, Baldwin Bone & Joint, P.C.;
Carol Broughton, Principal; Amelia Shane, Student; Betty Stejskal, Teacher;
Jack Flowers, Student; Harriett Brunson, Assistant Principal.
 

Baldwin Bone & Joint’s Many More Miles Campaign Proves Successful for Seventh Consecutive Year Shoe Donations to Benefit Homeless Ministries

Daphne, AL (April 7, 2010) - Hundreds of people in Baldwin and Mobile Counties recently “shared their soles” by donating used shoes to Baldwin Bone & Joint’s 7th Annual Many More Miles Campaign. Thanks to an overwhelming response to the 2010 program, 1,846 pairs of shoes will land on the feet of people who really need them.

The gently used shoes have been given new life thanks to Baldwin Bone & Joint, P.C., Mobile and Baldwin County YMCA branches, the Port City Pacers, McCoy Outdoor Co. and Dr. Glenn Glass who partnered to collect shoes for the homeless outreach programs of Wings of Life (Mobile) and Discovery Ministries (Fairhope). The donations got off to a running start in January and concluded at the Azalea Trail Run held on March 27th.

Students in Mobile and Baldwin Counties were also given a special opportunity to collect shoes and earn money for their schools’ PE programs. For the first year, Fairhope Intermediate won first place collecting 470 pairs of shoes and will receive a $300 prize. Orange Beach Elementary collected 451 pairs to win second place and a $200 prize, and 2009 top winner, Gilliard Elementary brought in 435 pairs to win third place and a $100 prize.

McCoy Outdoor Co., of Mobile, collects old running shoes year-round, so anyone who missed this year’s campaign may deposit shoes in the bin located in front of the store on Springhill Avenue.