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The Bridge Center for Health Education is a non-profit, community-based organization located in Montgomery, Alabama.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our priorities:

 

  • Introducing community members to healthcare careers.

  • Working to improve the health and quality of care for our rural and underserved communities.

  • Supporting initiatives that address the healthcare workforce needs in our rural and underserved communities.   

  •  Working to reduce health disparities through community education and outreach programming. 

  • Developing partnerships to expand our mission.

Meet The Team 

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Paula M. Cheatwood, MS

Executive Director

pcheatwood@thebridgecenter.org

(334) 276-3916

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Marcus Fitts, BS
Program Manager

mfitts@thebridgecenter.org

(334) 276-3912

Board of Directors

Chair

Dr. Judi Miller

System Director

Institute for Patient Safety, Medical Simulation, 

and Clinical Training

Baptist Health System 

Co-Chair

Dr. Kristen Helms

Assistant Dean of Faculty Development

Division of Institutional Effectiveness

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

Secretary-Treasurer

Dr. James Miracle

Emergency Medicine Pharmacist

Jackson Hospital

   

At Large Member

Dr. Wade Forehand

Director, School of Nursing

Troy University

Dr. Jennifer Emmel

Principal 

Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C.

Mr. Tyler Helms

Of Counsel 

Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis & Miles, P.C.

Dr. Andrea Johnson

Medical Academy Teacher

Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School

Mr. Bernard Mitchell

Chief Transformation Officer

Inspired Action Coaching

Ms. Kellie McGhee

Director of Guest Services

Wind Creek Hospitality

© 2026 The Bridge Center for Health Education

2015 Normandie Drive

Montgomery, Alabama 36111

334-676-4180

info@thebridgecenter.org

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