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Hoop Shoot champs recognized at Cullman City Council meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday, April 6, meeting took a few moments to recognize winners of the local Elks Club 2026 Hoop Shoot. Winners included Alex Wood of Holly Pond Elementary School, Avery Stricklin of Good Hope Elementary School, Kylie Minor of East Elementary School, John Carl Knight of Sacred Heart Elementary School and Paxton Plourd of Parkside Elementary School. The 2026 Hoop Shoot National Finals will take place April 16-19 in Chicago. Councilman Chuck Shikle said April 12-18 is Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Mayor Woody Jacobs issued a proclamation for recognizing the week in Cullman. Shikle also reported that a new, $970,000 fire truck should be on the road and serving the public within the next month. Councilman David Moss said the Heritage Park splash pads are being replaced. This should, ideally, he said, be finished by June. Councilman Jason Willoughby reported that right-of-way bushhog routes have begun. He said the city has received two of the four trucks it had been anticipating, with the low bidder being Long Lewis Automotive Group. Councilman Paul Schaffer in his report stated the city’s Sanitary and Sewer Improvement Program is in phase two. “This is going to
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Crestwood Medical Center’s new president no stranger to north Alabama healthcare
Helen Keller Hospital and Red Bay Hospital President Kyle Buchanan has been named as the new president at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville. Crestwood Medical Center and Huntsville Hospital Health System – which acquired Crestwood on March 31 – made the announcement Wednesday. Buchanan is a Tuscumbia native...
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Athens-Limestone Hospital performs first robotic spine surgery
ATHENS, Ala. — Athens-Limestone Hospital has completed its first spine surgery using the ExcelsiusGPS® robotic navigation system, marking a milestone in surgical technology for Limestone County. Orthopedic spine surgeon Dr. Blake Boyett of TOC Athens performed the procedure, which combines CT-guided imaging with robotic precision to support highly accurate spine surgeries.
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Kyle Buchanan named president of Crestwood Medical Center
Crestwood Medical Center has named longtime healthcare leader Kyle Buchanan as its new president, officials announced Wednesday, marking a leadership transition at one of the region’s major hospitals. Buchanan, who […] The post Kyle Buchanan named president of Crestwood Medical Center appeared first on 256 Today .
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Hoop Shoot champs recognized at Cullman City Council meeting
CULLMAN, Ala. – The Cullman City Council at its Monday, April 6, meeting took a few moments to recognize winners of the local Elks Club 2026 Hoop Shoot. Winners included Alex Wood of Holly Pond Elementary School, Avery Stricklin of Good Hope Elementary School, Kylie Minor of East Elementary School, John Carl Knight of Sacred Heart Elementary School and Paxton Plourd of Parkside Elementary School.
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New outpatient program at Lakeland offering overlooked mental health services
The new Lakeland Senior Connections program, which opened its doors Monday, March 30, has been created to serve a population whose mental health needs in the past may have been overlooked, health officials said. The new outpatient program, located on the second floor of Lakeland Community Hospital in Haleyville, is...
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First graders attend ‘Let’s Pretend Hospital’ in Decatur
DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — Calhoun Community College is teaching first graders how to be prepared in case of an emergency. This week, it hosted “Let’s Pretend Hospital” at its Decatur Campus. First-grade students across school systems in Morgan and Limestone Counties took part in the fun...
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Crestwood Medical Center names its new President
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Crestwood Medical Center and Huntsville Hospital Health System announced their new president. Kyle Buchanan brings over 20 years of hospital leadership experience. He is the current president of Helen Keller Hospital and Red Bay Hospital. Buchanan succeeds Justin Serrano, who accepted a new leadership role in...
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Huntsville Hospital’s Crestwood Takeover Is Now Complete And North Alabama Should Be Worried
It is official. As of April 1, 2026, Crestwood Medical Center is no longer an independent hospital. It belongs to Huntsville Hospital Health System and with that, every general acute care hospital bed within roughly 50 miles of downtown Huntsville now sits under a single roof. What hospital officials are calling a “community investment” is, by any honest measure of market structure, the completion of a healthcare monopoly. North Alabama’s patients, nurses, and healthcare workers deserve to know exactly what that means for them.
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WellStone opens new mental health clinic in Madison
WellStone opened a new therapy clinic in Madison to meet growing mental health needs in the area. The clinic opened recently on the 9200 block of Madison Boulevard. It will serve adults 19 and older with individual therapy, group therapy and intensive outpatient programs for mental health and substance use disorders.
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Huntsville Hospital merger raises concerns over nurse pay as labor groups demand action
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The merger between the Huntsville Hospital Health System and Crestwood Hospital is officially complete, but the deal is already drawing pushback from labor groups concerned about what it could mean for nursing staff compensation. The North Alabama Area Labor Council and United Women of Color released...
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WellStone opens new Madison clinic for adult mental health and substance use services
MADISON, Ala. — WellStone has opened a new clinic in Madison to provide mental health and substance use services for adults 19 and older. The office at 9238 Madison Boulevard, Suite 900, offers individual therapy, group therapy, and intensive outpatient programs (IOP). Clients may also be referred to other...
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Madison Hospital named state’s newest dementia friendly hospital
MADISON – Dementia Friendly Alabama announced last week that Madison Hospital has officially earned the designation as Alabama’s newest Dementia Friendly Hospital. This recognition highlights the hospital’s commitment to enhancing care and support for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. As part of the initiative, Madison...
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Crestwood Medical Center to continue operations under Huntsville Hospital Health System
Crestwood Medical Center is now part of Huntsville Hospital Health System, a transition officials say will preserve local control while strengthening access to care across North Alabama. The move follows […] The post Crestwood Medical Center to continue operations under Huntsville Hospital Health System appeared first on 256 Today .
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Groups raise concerns surrounding Huntsville Hospital’s acquisition of Crestwood Medical Center
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - A new report released by an area union and watchdog group is highlighting major concerns over Huntsville Hospital’s acquisition of Crestwood Medical Center. The North Alabama Area Labor Council and the United Women of Color held a virtual news conference tonight, highlighting their report compiled...
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Crestwood Medical Center joins Huntsville Hospital Health System
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — Crestwood Medical Center is now part of Huntsville Hospital Health System, bringing the hospital under local nonprofit ownership and strengthening health care access for patients and families across North Alabama. The acquisition includes Crestwood Medical Center, outpatient services, and its freestanding emergency department. The deal brings Crestwood under local nonprofit ownership […]