News

21st Annual Many More Miles Shoe Drive – Baldwin Bone & Joint Partners With City Hope Church, Baldwin County Public Schools, St. Michael Catholic High School & Bayshore Christian School

DAPHNE, ALA. (January 17, 2025) – The 21st Annual Many More Miles Campaign organized by Baldwin Bone & Joint, P.C., is a community outreach initiative that launched on Jan. 8, 2025, and runs through March 12. The campaign collects gently used footwear to support local individuals and families in need. Partners in this expanding initiative include Baldwin County Public Schools, City Hope Church, St. Michael Catholic High School and Bayshore Christian School.

Participating Baldwin County schools this year include Fairhope East Elementary, Fairhope West Elementary, J Larry Newton Elementary, Rockwell Elementary, Spanish Fort Elementary, Spanish Fort Middle, Bayshore Christian, and St. Michael Catholic High School. Students will once again be rewarded for collecting the highest number of shoes with money for their schools’ new P.E. equipment. Baldwin Bone & Joint will award cash prizes to P.E. programs to the top three Baldwin County Schools that donate the most shoes. In addition, the class that brings in the most shoes overall will receive a Chick-fil-A party and the teacher will be awarded a cash prize provided by City Hope Church.

“Empowering Your Health: How Occupational and Physical Therapy Can Help”

Daphne, Ala. (January 10, 2025) – Baldwin Bone & Joint will host a complimentary “Lunch & Learn” event featuring occupational therapist Taylor Lewis, OTR/L on Thurs., Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Spanish Fort Senior Center. Lewis’ talk is titled “Empowering Your Health: How Occupational and Physical Therapy Can Help.”

Attendees will discover practical strategies to protect their joints, improve strength, and enhance daily living through the tools and techniques of occupational and physical therapy. The presentation aims to empower seniors to take charge of their health and well-being, ensuring a better quality of life.

With more than a decade of clinical experience and seven years working in hand therapy, Lewis is part of Baldwin Bone & Joint’s hand and upper extremity team. Lewis works alongside Dr. Allison Hunter, a fellowship-trained hand and upper extremity surgeon, in treating injuries and conditions from the shoulders to the fingertips.

Community Outreach Campaign Kickoff – January 8, 2025

DAPHNE, ALA. (Dec. 4, 2024) – Gently worn shoes from schoolchildren, runners and fitness enthusiasts in Baldwin County are set to find a second life through the 21st Annual Many More Miles Campaign.

Organized by Baldwin Bone & Joint, P.C., this community outreach initiative will launch on Jan. 8, 2025 and run through March 14. The campaign collects gently used footwear to support individuals and families in need locally.

Baldwin Bone & Joint’s offices in Daphne, Spanish Fort and Foley will serve as primary drop-off locations, making it easy for local residents to participate. Shoes donated at these sites will benefit a wide range of local organizations, including Empowering People, McKemie Place, Waterfront Rescue Mission, the Salvation Army, Baldwin County Foster Parents Association, Fostering Together Gulf Coast, Baldwin Family Village, City Hope Homeless Ministry, The Dream Center and local homeless communities. Additionally, shoes will be distributed to clothing closets in schools across Baldwin County to assist students in need.

Last year’s campaign set a record with more than 5,000 pairs of shoes collected, and organizers hope to surpass that milestone this year. The initiative continues to expand, with this year’s partners including Baldwin County Public Schools and City Hope Church, along with new additions, St. Michael Catholic High School and Bayshore Christian School. Local participating drop-off sites include White-Spunner Realty, McCoys Outdoors, and USA Recreation Center.

DAPHNE, AL (October 1, 2024)- From physical therapy to lifestyle changes, nonsurgical and surgical treatments, there are proven ways to effectively reduce and eliminate chronic low back pain and improve overall functioning. Join fellowship-trained orthopaedic neck and spine specialist, Dr. James Hicks on Tuesday, October 29th as he raises awareness of solution options and offers hope for those suffering from chronic low back pain.

The public is invited to a complimentary Brunch & Learn event featuring Dr. James Hicks, The Spine Institute at Baldwin Bone & Joint. His talk is entitled “Surgical Criteria for Low Back Pain and Non-Operative Management of Chronic Back Pain.”

Daphne Senior Center
Tuesday, October 29 | 10:15 am – 11:15 am
2605 US-98 | Daphne
RSVP 251.620.2401 by 10/25