All of this is possible due to Charles H. Henderson, a prominent Troy banker, businessman and former Alabama governor who died in 1937. He provided that his estate be placed in trust and the interest from investments used to finance education facilities as well as the children's health center, opened in 1979, that now bears his name. He stipulated that facilities, personnel and services should meet the highest standards so that every child within the service area of the Child Health Center would have a better chance at a healthy, happy life.

His strong commitment to excellence underlies the programs and services of the Charles Henderson Child Health Center. The mission of the Charles Henderson Child Health Center is to provide care to children from birth to age 19, regardless of ability to pay.

Vaccines are one of the most important services we offer as a pediatric practice. We follow thescheduleendorsed by the American Academy of Pediatrics. We understand there may be times when you have questions or are hesitant about certain vaccines and we are here to help! Information about childhood vaccines may be found atCDC.govorHealthychildren.org, and our providers will be glad to answer any questions you have.

She attended the University of Alabama School of Medicine and earned the Robert F. Glor award for Rural Medicine and graduated in 2005. She completed pediatric residency at Loyola University in Chicago in 2008. That year, she began work at the Charles Henderson Child Health Center and earned board certification.

Her passion is in advocating for children and she works with local, state, and federal agencies to advance the wellbeing of children through the American Academy of Pediatrics and other agencies. Her major pediatric interests include Mental Wellness/Health across all ages and Quality Improvement.

She has two wonderful children in elementary school in Troy, and loves to spend time with them and her husband. She is an active member of St. Marks Episcopal Church and loves travel, reading, tennis, and listening to and playing music.