Franklin Board Member Named APHCA Board Member Of The Year

Pamela Battiste, a member of Franklin Primary Health Center’s board of directors, has been named the Alabama Primary Health Care Association’s (APHCA) Board Member of the Year. The award recognizes exceptional service and leadership by a community health center board member whose involvement extends beyond the traditional responsibilities of governance. Since joining Franklin’s board of directors in August 2025, Battiste has supported the organization through community engagement, advocacy and philanthropic outreach. Through her outreach and relationship-building efforts, she has helped secure more than $78,000 in charitable contributions for Franklin. A longtime Mobile County resident, she is a graduate of Blount High School and the University of Mobile. She serves as office manager for the Mobile County Legislative Delegation, where she oversees daily office operations and works closely with legislators representing Mobile and Baldwin counties.