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Fackler, AL · Health
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Local boy becomes honorary doctor with Hospice Family Care Team
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — A young boy battling what his caretakers call a "likely incurable disease" got to live out a dream Friday when his hospice care team made him an honorary doctor for the day, complete with scrubs, a white coat bearing his name, a name tag and his very own stethoscope.
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Huntsville Hospital CEO addresses city council on Crestwood acquisition
Huntsville Hospital’s CEO addressed the city council for the first time since acquiring Crestwood Medical Center, sparking a heated exchange on the council.
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Madison Hospital lab set to close temporarily for upgrades
MADISON, Ala. — The HH Lab Patient Service Center on the Madison Hospital campus will temporarily close next week as part of a remodeling project that will eventually expand outpatient services at the facility. Beginning Friday, April 30, the lab center will shut down for renovations, according to Madison...
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Huntsville Hospital providing update on future of Crestwood Medical Center after purchase
The public will get the chance to speak about a zoning change that will pave the way for a Home Depot and a Super Target in north Huntsville. And they will also get the chance to hear about the transition at Crestwood Medical Center after it was purchased by the Huntsville Hospital Health System.
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Hospice Family Care honors 14-year-old patient with white coat, fulfilling dream amid difficult journey
Balloons lined the room, cake was set out for guests, and a quiet space inside Huntsville Hospital became the setting for a heartfelt celebration Friday morning. There, Hospice Family Care […] The post Hospice Family Care honors 14-year-old patient with white coat, fulfilling dream amid difficult journey appeared first on 256 Today .
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Huntsville Hospital CEO says Crestwood employees won’t see drop in pay
Huntsville Hospital Health System’s $450 million acquisition of Crestwood Medical Center will keep the facility’s revenue in the community, Huntsville Hospital CEO Jeff Samz told the Huntsville City Council on Thursday. Samz said Crestwood was a profitable hospital, but he said prior to the acquisition on March 31,...
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Madison Hospital employees praise Trent Reynolds for ‘Employee of the Month’
MADISON – According to one colleague, Trenton ‘Trent’ Reynolds sets the group’s emotional tone, leads with kindness and humility and shows confidence to manage even the busiest days. Reynolds is “Employee of the Month” for April at Madison Hospital. Reynolds works as Clinical Pharmacist...
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Huntsville Hospital CEO updates city council on merger with Crestwood
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville Hospital Health System CEO Jeff Samz spoke to the Huntsville City Council on Thursday to update them on the progress of the merger with Crestwood Medical Center. Crestwood Medical Center officially became part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System on April 1, moving from for-profit,...
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Huntsville Hospital leadership to brief City Council following healthcare mega-merger
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The Huntsville City Council will hear from leadership at Huntsville Hospital Health Systems about its recently-closed acquisition of Crestwood Medical Center and how it will affect healthcare in the region. CEO Jeff Samz is expected to represent HHHS. The address appears on Thursday's City Council agenda,...
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Athens High School students teach kindergartners about health care through Teddy Bear Clinic
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Students at a local elementary school learned about health care with the help of some cuddly patients!. Students with Athens High School’s Health Occupations Students of America program used stuffed animals as part of their Teddy Bear Clinic. Kindergartners at Julian Newman Elementary brought their...
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Next Question With Tamika: Jessica Payne, Community Free Clinic of Morgan-Decatur County Director
The Community Free Clinic of Morgan-Decatur County is open to more than just patients. It’s open to neighbors in need. In this week’s next question, we are sitting down with the clinic director to reflect on compassion and community.
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VA Launches Mobile O&P Program
The Birmingham VA Health Care System launched the Mobile Orthotics & Prosthetics (MoPOC) program to serve more veterans in their communities. MoPOC is led by Juliana Powell, CP, Tyler Nichols, CPO, and Zipporah Gunn, CO. VA care teams will contact eligible veterans for the service, and veterans can also join the program by requesting a consultation.
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GE Appliances investing $28 million in Decatur facility upgrades, primary care clinic
GE Appliances announced a $28 million investment in its Morgan County facility, bringing upgrades to manufacturing operations and a new on-site primary care clinic for employees and their families.
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Athens-Limestone Hospital performs first robotic-assisted spine surgery
Athens-Limestone Hospital has completed its first spine surgery using advanced robotic technology, marking a significant step forward in surgical capabilities for patients in Limestone County. The procedure was performed using […] The post Athens-Limestone Hospital performs first robotic-assisted spine surgery appeared first on 256 Today .
The Cullman Tribune
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.