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Whatley Health Services CEO Deborah Tucker with Whatley Chiropractor Toya Burton

Height and Weight were recorded for each child at the Expo

Children received an oral check in the Whatley Dental Clinic

Children blew into an apparatus connected to a computer to see how big they could get the clown to grow.  This exercise tested for asthma

APHCA President Debbie Culpepper entertained children with crafts under the big tent.

Jeff Reiner of Henry Schein played a huge role in the Expo

Children had their ears checked at one of the stations

With the huge turnout of children, Henry Schein representatives were quickly trained to help with eye exams

Jason Medlin (right), Coordinator for all Henry Schein Expos across the country was assisted by David Vann at the t-shirt table

These sisters waited patiently for their turn at the next station

Children were amazingly brave for the finger prick to check for glucose levels to determine the likelihood of diabetes

Children were rewarded for their patience and bravery with backpacks filled with school supplies donated by local businesses and organizations

Saundra Ivey is ready for combat as she discusses the different stages of the life of an employee during the Pre-Conference Workshop at Orange Beach

Aldridge Bordon Co. as the Jackson at Karaoke Night - the opening reception for the 23rd Annual Conference

The APHCA Singers performed their own version of Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes

APHCA President Debbie Culpepper brings the house down at Karaoke Night. 

Talent was rampant at Karaoke Night

Presenting Sponsors and the Conference Program Committee were treated to a private breakfast with keynote speaker Liz Murray

APHCA CEO Mary Finch (right) and Liz Murray of the Lifetime movie Homeless to Harvard: The Liz Murray Story

You didn't expect a FISH! workshop without fish, did you?

One of the perks of FISH! were the designer cover ups, aka garbage bags!

ATTACK FISH!

Don't ask...

But it's apparently contagious

and affects men, too

You had to be there

No, a domino tournament did not break out; we were learning to listen

It was supposed to be an exercise in working together

Meanwhile, down in the Exhibit Hall, the folks from Quest Diagnosics had their own fun

Audie Horn of HealthPort patiently waits for the sessions to end and the fun to begin

Fun in the Exhibit Hall - door prizes, food, and the Silent Auction - in addition to the great exhibits and vendors!

Thank you to our exhibitors!

APHCA QI Coordinator Maruice Rollins and his new bride, Georgia at the Luau

Great food at the Luau

Great Dancing

Great Friends

APHCA Finance Director Tom Tucker and his wife, Angel

2008 AWARD WINNERS

Front row: APHCA CEO Mary Finch, Capstone Rural Health Care CEO Jeri Dunkin, Outstanding Provider Award winner Angelia Blackmon of

Whatley Health Care CEO Deborah Tucker was recognized by HRSA for outcome improvements at Whatley.  Whatley's success is being used by HRSA as a model nationwide.

APHCA President Debbie Culpepper selected Alabama Senator Roger Bedford to receive the President's Award at the 23rd Annual Conference.  Bedford, who was the keynote speaker for the closing session, has been