Dr. Blalock is an Alabama native and family physician who enjoys serving the community that invested in her by providing excellent medical care to the underserved population of Huntsville. She attended the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama where she received her medical degree. She completed her training at the UAB Huntsville Family Medicine Residency Program and did an OB fellowship here in Huntsville.

Dr. Blalock delights in her children and enjoys spending time outdoors.

Kelly moved to Florence, AL from Birmingham, AL in 2021. She is a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner. She graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2016 with a specialty in Family Medicine, following her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, University of Alabama in 2010. She is a certified HIV specialist and HIV Prevention Certified Provider.

Kelly has a passion for HIV prevention and routine testing for sexually transmitted infections. She believes in serving the community with education and resources for prevention. She believes in early access to care and starting treatment as soon as possible for those newly diagnosed with HIV to stay healthy.

Her interests include spending time with family, indoor cycling, reading, and horror movies.

Andrea Hirschbuehler is a native of St. Louis but has lived in Huntsville for many years. She graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing from UAB in 2015. She was a member of Sigma Theta Tau, a national Nursing Honors Society. After volunteering in high school for Thrive Alabama when it was known as the AIDS Action Coalition, Andrea made it her goal to work at Thrive Alabama. Andrea is passionate about preventative medicine and patient education. Andrea is particularly sensitive to the healthcare needs of the LGBTQ+ patient population. She provides STI, PrEP, and primary care.

Andrea is Board Certified in Adult/Gerontology Primary Care and Women’s Health, and as such can provide routine screenings, chronic care management, and contraceptive management.

She lives in Huntsville with her spouse, two middle schoolers, and two spoiled puppies. In her down time, she enjoys hiking with her family, reading, and knitting.

Elizabeth is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She finds working with the pediatric population one of her greatest joys. Knowing that each day provides an opportunity to encourage and educate families, and show love and understanding to children in need are some of her favorite things about working in pediatric healthcare.

In 2019, she had the honor of assisting in the development of Thrive Alabama’s pediatric program. Elizabeth also has more than 14 years of nursing experience in various areas of patient care. Her favorite areas of medicine are pediatric primary care, breastfeeding medicine, pediatric critical care, and neonatal intensive care.

In addition to her extensive clinical experience, Elizabeth’s academic background includes two bachelor’s degrees from Auburn University (a BA in English and a BSN in nursing), certification as an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and two master’s degrees from the University of Alabama in Huntsville (Family Nurse Practitioner and Leadership in Healthcare Systems).

Elizabeth resides in Huntsville with her husband, children, and their English springer spaniel, Nelson. For fun Elizabeth enjoys traveling, reading, running, and exploring the outdoors with her family.

DeeAnn was born in California, but moved to Alabama while still in high school.   She was in a military family, so she has lived across the U.S.  She relocated to Huntsville in 2016.  She graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing: Family Nurse Practitioner from University Alabama at Birmingham in 1998. DeeAnn has a passion for providing excellent care for individuals in North Alabama.

DeeAnn is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over 25 years of provider experience.

When DeeAnn is not following her passion as a Nurse Practitioner, she enjoys her family and pets. 

Dr. McNeill is a board-certified pediatrician who loves working in primary care pediatrics. He strives to provide excellent care to patients and serve their families well every day.

He earned his medical degree at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. He completed pediatrics training at Children's of Alabama with the UAB Pediatric Residency program.

Dr. McNeill enjoys watching baseball (go Trash Pandas!), singing and playing guitar, and enjoying fun restaurants and bakeries in the Huntsville area with his family.

Andrea was a lifelong west Alabama native until moving to north Alabama in the fall of 2024. Andrea's nursing career started in 2001 as a registered nurse. After working in the intensive care unit for several years, she continued her education and received a Master of Science in Nursing from Mississippi University for Women in 2009. Andrea also has a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Troy University.

Andrea has always had a passion for meeting the needs of others. Andrea enjoys delivering primary care services to her patient population while being attuned to the overall health of each person. 

Andrea lives in north Alabama with her husband and son. For leisure, she enjoys trips to the beach, peaceful walks, reading, and spa days.