UVA Medical School Alumnus Samuel Hughes Melton was recently honored by the American Academy of Family Physicians as the 2011 Family Physician of the Year, according to the Cavalier Daily. Melton, who graduated from the Medical School in 1993, eventually moved to an area of Russell County classified as a Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA). There, with the help of Dr. Brian Easton, they created “C-Health” clinic in 2000. Over the past 10 years Melton has become specifically known for his work in helping patients deal with chronic pain and addiction. With “C-Health” clinic Melton helped eliminate Russell County’s HPSA status.