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

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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.​

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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 

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Co-Chair​

Dr. Kristen Helms

Assistant Dean of Faculty Development

Division of Institutional Effectiveness

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Secretary-Treasurer

Dr. James Miracle

Assistant Vice President

Policy and Planning

Clinical Pharmacy Manager

Jackson Hospital

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At Large Member

Dr. Wade Forehand

Director, School of Nursing

Troy University

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Ms. Florence Bellamy

Consultant                                                                

Helping Families Initiative of Russell County

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Dr. Jennifer Emmel

Principal 

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

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Mr. Tyner Helms

Principal

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

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Dr. Andrea Johnson

Nursing Faculty

Trenholm State Community College

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Ms. Kellie McGhee

Assistant General Manager

Wind Creek Wetumpka

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Mr. Bernard Mitchell

Chief Transformation Officer

Inspired Action Coaching

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© 2026 The Bridge Center for Health Education

2015 Normandie Drive

Montgomery, Alabama 36111

334-676-4180

info@thebridgecenter.org

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