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Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children celebrates ‘100 Years of Babies’ with record-breaking deliveries
Huntsville has long been known as a hub of growth and innovation, but what may not get the attention it deserves is that it is also a wonderful place to […] The post Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children celebrates ‘100 Years of Babies’ with record-breaking deliveries appeared first on 256 Today .
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Thrive Alabama expanding to Albertville with new federally funded health center
Huntsville-based Thrive Alabama is expanding its North Alabama footprint with a new federally qualified health center in Albertville aimed at increasing access to primary care in the region. Thrive Alabama […] The post Thrive Alabama expanding to Albertville with new federally funded health center appeared first on 256 Today .
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Thrive Alabama to open new primary care clinic in Albertville
ALBERTVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Albertville will soon have a new option for residents’ primary health care. Thrive Alabama just received a $650,000 grant from the federal government. It’s one of only 158 grants handed out across the country. Leaders said this will allow them to search for a...
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Huntsville Hospital’s new Kids Care ambulance is bringing ‘ICU on Wheels’ to North Alabama’s children
When a premature baby is born in a small community hospital or a teenager faces a sudden medical crisis far from city limits, every second matters—and the nearest advanced care […] The post Huntsville Hospital’s new Kids Care ambulance is bringing ‘ICU on Wheels’ to North Alabama’s children appeared first on 256 Today .
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National contrast therapy brand opening studio in Huntsville
A nationally known contrast therapy brand is opening a studio to Huntsville. RCP Companies announced Friday that SWTHZ will open a studio at The Shops at Merchants Walk. The Shops at Merchants Walk is anchored by Whole Foods Market at 920 Bob Wallace Avenue SW. The studio will occupy approximately 3,457 square feet in Suite 310 and is expected to open later this year.
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IntegraWater scraps plans for controversial sewage plant in North Alabama community
Plans for a controversial wastewater treatment plant in north Alabama have been canceled. IntegraWater planned to build the plant just behind Madison County’s Berry Hill community in New Market. The plant would have been on the Flint River, a waterway used for kayaking, baptisms and other community activities. IntegraWater...
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HAPPI Health Receives Federal Health Center Designation
HAPPI Health is expanding its reach after receiving federally funded health center status. CEO Michelda Johnson says the designation will help the organization continue serving uninsured and underserved patients while opening the door to additional resources and future growth. Johnson says HAPPI Health plans to open another clinic in Huntsville’s...
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Huntsville Utilities water contamination lawsuit moved to South Carolina in massive federal case
A Huntsville Utilities lawsuit over PFAS contamination in the Tennessee River and local groundwater is heading out of Alabama entirely, now that a national panel has ordered the case folded into a massive multidistrict litigation in South Carolina. The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ruled that the case —...
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Huntsville Hospital nurses’ research helps hospitals nationwide spot newborn fall risks
Research led by nurses at Huntsville Hospital for Women & Children is giving hospitals across the country clearer ways to identify when newborns may be at higher risk of falling […] The post Huntsville Hospital nurses’ research helps hospitals nationwide spot newborn fall risks appeared first on 256 Today .
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Crestwood Medical Center’s new leader sees ‘unique opportunity’ in the Rocket City
As of April of 2026, Kyle Buchanan is the new president at Crestwood Medical Center, but he certainly isn’t new to the area—or the industry. Buchanan is a Tuscumbia native with more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry across operations, patient care and workforce engagement.
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Athens-Limestone Hospital opens new observation and infusion unit
ATHENS, Ala. (WAFF) - Athens-Limestone Hospital opened a new Acute Observation and Infusion Unit on Monday. The unit will expand hospital capacity and provide space for outpatient infusion services. Hospital leaders said the addition is necessary as the area continues to grow in population. “It’s a complete team approach, recognizing...
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Huntsville Hospital among best in state in new U.S. News report
U.S. News & World Report released its 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings, and six Alabama hospitals made the statewide Best Regional Hospitals list, with Huntsville Hospital ranked third in the state. Crestwood Medical Center had several of its practices recognized in the report as well. Read more below, and make sure...