PR2004 Oct 25 MURPHY

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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Wendy Jones 205-391-2310

MURPHY SPEAKS TO TWO GROUPS AT STILLMAN COLLEGE

TUSCALOOSA – Dr. Milady Murphy, Director of the Shelton State Community College Wellness Center, recently spoke to two groups at Stillman College.

On Thursday, October 22, Murphy spoke to the men’s and women’s basketball players on the topic “Eating to Enhance Athletic Performance” at the request of Coach Leon Douglas, head men’s basketball coach at Stillman College.

On October 23, Murphy was the welcoming guest speaker for the first Women’s Health Symposium organized by the Tuscaloosa County Public Health Department, West Alabama Aid Outreach and other community health organizations. Her address was entitled “Women and Wellness.”

Dr. Murphy established the Wellness Center at Shelton State Community College in 1990 and has been its director since its inception. She has received numerous honors for work and is a nationally sought-after speaker. She holds a B.S. in Health, Physical Education, Sport and Dance from Bridgewater State College and M.S. and Ed.D. degrees in Physical Education from The University of Alabama. She is a regular guest on “Great Day Tuscaloosa” appearing each Friday at noon on Comcast Channel 20.

For more information on the Shelton State Wellness Center or to schedule a speakers visit on health and wellness issues, please visit the Wellness Center website at http://www.shelton.cc.al.us/wellness/wellness.asp or contact Dr. Murphy at 205/391-2994.