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from Tennova Family Medicine Provider
has experience in dermatology and has the ability to check patients

risk for suspicious lesions and recommend procedures accordingly.

• Skin Cancer Screenings
students Get A
second chAnce H • Herpes Zoster (shingles)
story And Photo by
michelle hAstinGs • Seborrheic Eczema
BCLA Director Emily Wilson and Rebecca Stamps, School-Based Therapist from Centerstone work • Poison Ivy, Oak & Sumac
together regularly to improve the lives and experiences of BCLA students.
• Eczema/Atopic Dermatitis

hile passing along the busy stretch of road that focus the child’s well-being during and after school. she is • Allergic Contact Rashes
runs in front of 400 A elm street in shelbyville fair across the board, goes by the book, and is not afraid to
w few are aware of what takes place there. though make tough decisions,” bclA secretary simone tillman says • Actinic Keratosis
unassuming in appearance, weighty works take place within the of wilson.
bricks and mortar of “the old harris Annex,” monday through the program’s mission statement: “the mission of bedford
friday during the school year. the building houses bedford county learning Academy is to positively intervene with Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri: 8 am - 4:30 pm
county learning Academy, the area’s alternative education students who currently are not succeeding with the academic
program. once aware of what is actually taking place here most and/or behavioral expectations of traditional school.” wilson
people might be inclined to steer clear of the place but for the embraces the school’s mission statement and welcomes the
students walking the halls, it’s a second chance. good along with the not-so good with each new day. “every
three years ago emily wilson became the program’s first day is a snapshot of a good day. there are days when things
female director. A befitting leader, wilson brought to the table happen that are out of our control. often students are dealing
20 years of experience in education, 18 in the alternative with issues going on outside of school and we still deal with
education environment. conflict among students and in the classroom, even with our
the program is unique in that it accepts referrals for at- small population. we just deal with anything that arises and
risk youth alongside students remanded to the program for move forward,” says wilson.
disciplinary issues. “we get students referred to us from all over wilson works to reward students’ progress by offering them
bedford county whether it’s from sDhA, school counselors, opportunities to stay after school to acquire community service
or principals. we have students that typically don’t know each hours when needed. she does not limit her calls on parents
Now, women have a Center of Excellence right here!
other and sometimes come with pre-conceived notions about and probation officers to just bad news, often making calls
one another. our students are a microcosm of both urban and to celebrate positive behaviors. numerous steps are taken to
rural bedford county,” wilson said. model to the students what it looks like to be a positive member
the mix of personalities, attitudes, and challenges can be of society.
difficult. the program makes every effort to celebrate diversity. In Tennova Healthcare is a Center of Excellence for Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery.
considering that navigating the often plangent waters of february a lecture series was presented to students highlighting This accreditation recognizes hospitals and surgeons who provide exceptional minimally invasive gynecological
adolescence is an arduous task, wilson works daily to ensure numerous positive contributions of local African Americans in
each student has access to the supports he or she needs. commerce and society. celebrations as such are not limited surgical care and are dedicated to continuously improving healthcare quality and patient safety.
“thankfully, our faculty’s diversity reflects the community at to single months as students are encouraged to share their Dr. Michael C. Good brings this kind of dedication to a full range of specialized care for women. In addition to
large,” wilson said. individual experiences in order to learn from one another and
with over a half-century of combined experience in the work toward being more empathic members of society. surgery, services include contraceptive and hormone management, treatment for infertility and incontinence, and
alternative education environment, the team of administrators, bclA has partnered with the bedford county highway well-woman care. He is now accepting new patients, and can get you in for an appointment quickly.
instructors, and counselors welcome the appeal to assist each Department and in doing so implemented a school-wide
student in every way possible. students are ensured during the recycling program. Call 1-855-TENNOVA (836-6682). Learn more at TennovaMedicalGroup.com
Michael C. Good, M.D.
program’s intake process that staff at bclA does not see them the school has been awarded the title of certified
Board-Certified
as the mistakes they have made but as a unique individual with wildlife habitat by the national wildlife federation for their Tennova Women’s Health – Shelbyville
Gynecologist,
the potential to be a success in the classroom and in life. conscientious planning, landscaping, and sustainable gardening.
NAMS-Certified
the school requires a structured environment and strict this spring the school will construct a school habitat garden 112 Airport Business Park Road, Suite A • Shelbyville, TN 37160 • 931-492-4705
Menopause Practitioner
adherence to the program’s rules. featuring native shrubs and non-invasive species of plants that
wilson applies a unique approach in addressing the provide food and shelter for wildlife. Member of the Medical Staff of Tennova Healthcare. Accredited by the Surgical Review Corporation.
challenges and opportunities each student experiences. “she • Michelle Hastings is employed as a lab facilitator at
actually stops and listens to the student and keeps her main bedford county learning Academy. H
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