The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) is expanding mental health support for students by training faculty and staff in Mental Health First Aid. “This is a first aid class, like somebody on the scene of a physical medical incident,” says Kari Morris, one of approximately 100 faculty and staff members who have completed Mental […]
Communities across the U.S. are experiencing the effects of a nationwide physician shortage, and Madison County is no exception. Huntsville Hospital Health System brings medical students, residents, and physicians to work in Madison County and the surrounding region, addressing the shortage by expanding available care. “Primary care shortage is not just a Huntsville issue; it’s […]
Zane Drost is the executive director of Enable Madison County, a local nonprofit that helps older and homebound residents continue living independently through wheelchair ramps, grab bars, handrails, weatherization, durable medical equipment, and case management. Due to the personal nature of Enable’s work visiting seniors in their homes, he and his team see firsthand the […]
Huntsville Hospital Health System has logged more than 400 telemedicine consultations since launching the program in February 2025, and the vast majority of those patients never had to leave their home hospital for specialty care. “90.3% of patients who are consulted on for telemedicine are able to stay in their home hospital,” said Josh Hewiett, […]
Huntsville Hospital Health System (HH Health) and Marshall Medical Centers have opened a new 32,000-square-foot Operations Center in Arab, bringing up to 250 jobs to the area and representing an investment in Marshall County. The new facility, located at 8830 U.S. 231, will house a variety of nonclinical functions that support patients and health care […]
WellStone will host a Nursing Job Fair on Friday, August 21, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at its South Huntsville campus. As WellStone continues to expand mental health services throughout North Alabama, the organization is seeking healthcare professionals who are interested in making a difference in the lives of individuals and families in the […]
Just a month on the job, the new dean of the College of Nursing at the University of Alabama in Huntsville is excited about the future. And he’s not willing to let the highly successful nursing program rest on its past laurels. “I’m extremely proud of our faculty and staff,” Dr. Hyochol Brian Ahn said. […]
Huntsville Hospital has again received national recognition, earning a 2026-2027 Best Regional Hospital designation from U.S. News & World Report. The designation places Huntsville Hospital among approximately 500 hospitals nationwide recognized for providing high-quality care across a broad range of medical specialties, procedures and conditions. U.S. News’ evaluation helps patients make informed decisions about where […]
The HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology annually hosts its Memory & Mobility Update, an educational event designed to keep the public informed (free of charge) about its latest advances in neurodegenerative disease research. HudsonAlpha Director of Communications Sarah Sharman moderated this year’s program held on June 23 at the Jackson Center. The event featured presentations from […]
As healthcare and education continue to rank among Huntsville’s most important community priorities, local leaders are finding new ways to merge the two to improve health outcomes across North Alabama. The UAH College of Nursing launched its Neighborhood Nursing initiative in fall 2025 to address community health needs. By receiving neighborhood-based care to under-resourced and […]
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