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North Alabama Shoals Hospital Receives ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
February 1, 2024
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala., – The American College of Cardiology (ACC) has recognized North Alabama Shoals Hospital for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. The hospital was recently awarded Chest Pain Center Accreditation based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to evaluate, diagnose and...
read moreDetox Program Celebrates One-Year Anniversary at North Alabama Shoals Hospital
January 9, 2024
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala., – Following its first year of operation, Genesis Medical Detox celebrated its anniversary at North Alabama Shoals Hospital on Tuesday. The eight-bed facility located on the fourth floor opened its doors on Jan. 9, 2023 and has served 435 patients in its first 12 months.
read moreDr. Kristen Reed Joins North Alabama Surgery
October 3, 2023
FLORENCE, Ala., – North Alabama Medical Center and North Alabama Shoals Hospital is pleased to welcome Kristen Reed, MD, to the medical staff as our newest general surgeon. Dr. Reed comes to NAMC from Oregon Health & Science University in the Portland area where she completed her surgical residency.
read moreWilliams Recognized as Mercy Award National Semifinalist
August 31, 2023
MUSCLE SHOALS, Alabama – After being named the 2023 Mercy Award winner for North Alabama Shoals Hospital in May, nurse manager Stacy Williams was named one of 60 national semifinalists for the Lifepoint Health companywide Mercy Award.
read moreDon’t Make Your Health Wait Until Next Year
August 29, 2023
Preventive care is a key factor in maintaining your overall health. Annual well visits and health screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies can help you and your provider stay on top of any health issues that may arise before they become serious. They also allow you to develop a good provider-patient...
read moreNorth Alabama Shoals Hospital Announces Psychiatric Residency Program
August 4, 2023
MUSCLE SHOALS, Ala., – A new Graduate Medical Education (GME) program has launched at North Alabama Shoals Hospital. Officials with North Alabama Medical Center have announced the establishment of the new psychiatric residency program that began July 1. The hospital welcomed five new first-year, as well as five second-year psychiatric...
read moreNorth Alabama Medical Center Partners with Tennessee Valley Surgery Group
July 19, 2023
FLORENCE, Alabama (July 19) – North Alabama Medical Center has announced a partnership with Tennessee Valley Surgery Group, bringing its total number of current employed surgeons to six. The addition of another general surgeon this week, along with another one set to start in the fall will make North Alabama...
read moreWilliams Named North Alabama Shoals 2023 Mercy Award Winner
May 30, 2023
MUSCLE SHOALS, Alabama (May 30, 2023) – North Alabama Shoals Hospital recently announced that nurse manager Stacy Williams has been recognized as the facility’s 2023 Mercy Award winner. The Mercy Award recognizes one employee from each of Lifepoint Health’s facilities who profoundly touches the lives of others and best represents...
read moreNorth Alabama Shoals Hospital Urology Now Offering UroLift Services
April 7, 2023
Officials at North Alabama Shoals Hospital have announced the addition of the UroLift treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The procedure, which is the only one of its kind in north Alabama and the surrounding areas, utilizes tiny implants to lift and hold the enlarged prostate tissue out of the way so it...
read moreDr. Bradley Wargo, Joins North Alabama Shoals Hospital to Launch Pain Management Service Line
April 4, 2023
North Alabama Shoals Hospital is launching a new service line and welcoming in a new physician to kickstart the process. Bradley W. Wargo, DO, arrived on site on Monday, April 3, and will begin seeing new patients as part of the new Interventional Pain Management service. Dr. Wargo comes to...
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